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  • Who can help if you have difficulty controlling your emotions?
    Social worker, psychologist, trusted adults, and even friends may be able to help
  • What does it mean to have a 'model" for writing?
    It's giving an example of the written work.
  • What is a "check for understanding?"
    Your teacher checks in to make sure you understand what is going on in class.
  • What are "Accommodations?"
    Changes that make it easier to be successful in school.
  • "Other Health Impairment" requires a diagnosis. What does diagnosis mean?
    It means a doctor found a condition that is impacting the person
  • What does it mean to receive "extended time?"
    It's extra time to finish work or tests
  • What does the word "Eligibility" mean?
    Eligibility - a person's identified disability
  • What does it mean to receive praise?
    Get compliments for doing something well - YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!! :)
  • What does IEP stand for?
    Individualized Education Plan
  • Why would it be helpful to have tests read aloud?
    You can focus on listening rather than figuring out how to read all the words.
  • What is Reading Comprehension?
    Understanding what you read. This may be hard when you are unfamiliar with the words
  • Why would it be helpful to use a calculator on a test?
    It'll make solving math problems easier.
  • Why would it help to explain directions slowly or have them repeated?
    It will help make sure you follow all the directions and don't miss any details
  • Someone with ADHD might have trouble sitting still. What can they do to help them during class?
    Walk around, get a drink of water.
  • What is a Specific Learning Disability?
    It means you have difficulties with reading, writing, and/or math.
  • If you have a Speech-Language Impairment, what might be hard for you?
    Finding the right words to say or understanding verbally presented information may be difficult for you
  • What does it mean to "get distracted?"
    To get off task or to struggle to focus
  • What is an "alternate setting" for test taking?
    It is a quieter space with less distractions