Creating an inclusive and supportive environment is essential for all students, particularly those who require accommodations through 残疾人服务. Here are comprehensive steps and strategies to ensure these accommodations are effectively implemented:
Understand challenges and solutions
Engage with the student to understand their learning challenges and what strategies have been effective for them in the past. Examples of how a student’s disability can affect them in the classroom include:
私下讨论
Always discuss a student's accommodations and how they will be implemented in a private setting. Note that a student may elect not to utilize all their accommodations.
Consult with 残疾人服务
If you believe that an accommodation might interfere with the intended learning objectives or requirements of your course, consult with 残疾人服务 for additional guidance and potential alternatives.
保密
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students' accommodation needs, as mandated by federal laws such as FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Communicate with teaching assistants
Ensure that your teaching assistants are informed about the necessary accommodations for students in class, recitations or lab sessions.