Sample Tier 1 Strategies to Use in the Classroom
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Management
Assign seat near teacher
Assign student to low-distraction area
Assign seat near positive peer models
Stand near student when giving instruction
Provide an exemplar to help student formulate his/her own work
Display constant visual cues within room
Teach student to monitor own behavior
Implement behavior contract/reward system
Provide opportunities in or out of the classroom to demonstrate academic leadership
Instructional
Use visual aids with oral presentation
Highlight essential information/directions
Give clear behavioral objectives
Explain grading criteria for assignments
Ask student to repeat instructions for clarification and understanding
Use of engaging high-interest materials
Call on student often
Acknowledge student effort
Give reminders for student to stay on task
Use large type/alternative fonts
Keep page format simple
Divide page into clearly marked sections
Provide opportunities to preview materials
Encourage use of online resources and student review/assessment websites
Differentiate instruction based on student's level
Assessment
Use short, frequent quizzes
Review using similar test questions
Post-test analysis with student
Model and encourage use of test taking strategies
Allow access to word processor
Other Strategies
Train student in note-taking
Allow student to record lessons
Give student outlines, study guides or a copy of lecture notes
Periodic review of student's class notes
Encourage proper agenda usage
Peer tutoring
Meet with teacher for extra assistance
Use of Student Assistance periods
Encourage self advocacy
Promote active communication
Aid in organization of materials
Provide consistent homework reminders
Notes/assignments available online
Encourage student to participate in other related academic activities including extracurricular opportunities