Adaptation plan

1. Assessment and Identification:

• Use informal assessments such as observations, student work samples, and conversations to
gather information about students' strengths and needs.
• Schedule a meeting with parents or guardians to discuss their child's learning preferences,
challenges, and any previous accommodations or supports.
• Collaborate with the school's special education team to review students' Individualized
Education Plans (IEPs) and identify necessary adaptations for students with disabilities.
2. Individualized Planning:
• Develop a one-page summary of each student's adaptation plan, highlighting key
accommodations and modifications with the assistance of a specialist.
• Meet with students individually to discuss their adaptation plans, explaining the purpose of the
plan and soliciting their input on strategies that work best for them.
• Share the adaptation plans with all relevant stakeholders, including teachers, support staff, and
administrators, to ensure consistency across classrooms.
3. Accommodations and Modifications:
• Provide a menu of accommodations and modifications for teachers to choose from based on
students' individual needs and preferences.
• Create a resource bank of adapted materials, including alternate formats of textbooks, graphic
organizers, and leveled reading materials.
• Encourage teachers to scaffold instruction and assessments to support students' learning while
maintaining high expectations.
4. Differentiated Instruction:
• Offer professional development workshops and coaching sessions focused on practical
strategies for differentiating instruction, such as flexible grouping, tiered assignments, and
choice boards.
• Provide teachers with access to online resources and instructional videos demonstrating
effective differentiation techniques.
• Encourage peer collaboration and sharing of successful differentiation strategies during staff
meetings and PLC (Professional Learning Community) discussions.
5. Collaborative Team Approach:
• Establish a student support team consisting of teachers, counselors, special educators, and
support staff to review and revise adaptation plans regularly.
• Schedule monthly team meetings to discuss student progress, share insights, and problem-solve
any challenges that arise.
• Use a shared online platform or Google Drive folder to store and access adaptation plans,
meeting notes, and resources for easy collaboration.
6. Ongoing Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
• Implement frequent formative assessments, such as exit tickets, quizzes, and classroom
observations, to gauge student understanding and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Use data-tracking tools or spreadsheets to monitor student progress towards academic goals
and identify areas for additional support.
• Celebrate student successes and provide timely feedback to motivate continued growth and
improvement.
7. Professional Development and Training:
 • Offer on-site workshops and lunch-and-learn sessions focused on practical strategies for
adapting instruction, managing diverse classrooms, and supporting students with disabilities.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to attend conferences, webinars, and online courses related
to inclusive practices and special education law.
• Recognize and celebrate teachers who demonstrate exemplary practice in adapting instruction
and supporting diverse learners.
8. Parent and Community Involvement:
• Host parent information sessions or workshops to educate families about adaptation plans, their
child's rights under special education law, and ways to support learning at home.
• Establish regular communication channels, such as newsletters, emails, or a class website, to
keep parents informed about their child's progress and upcoming adaptations.
• Collaborate with community organizations, such as disability advocacy groups or local service
providers, to access additional resources and support for students with complex needs.
9. Regular Review and Revision:
• Schedule quarterly or semesterly reviews of adaptation plans to assess effectiveness and make
adjustments based on student progress and feedback.
• Use a standardized template or checklist to guide the review process and ensure all components
of the adaptation plan are addressed.
• Document revisions and updates to adaptation plans in a centralized location, such as the
student's cumulative file or electronic database, to maintain continuity and accountability.
10. Culturally Responsive Practices:
• Integrate culturally relevant materials, literature, and experiences into curriculum and
instruction to validate students' cultural identities and backgrounds.
• Encourage teachers to incorporate culturally responsive teaching strategies, such as cooperative
learning, storytelling, and inquiry-based learning, to engage and empower all students.
• Foster a culturally inclusive classroom climate where students feel safe to share their
perspectives, celebrate diversity, and learn from each other's experiences.