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Ms. Potter, a first-year teacher, is having an eventful school year.
She was hired by Hamilton Middle School two-weeks after the start of

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the semester to take over for a sixth-grade teacher who has gone on
extended leave.

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Now Ms. Potter is having to adjust quickly to a new school and
unfamiliar students.

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They’re a diverse group with a wide range of ability levels, though
one of them—Liam, who has low vision—has suddenly become the focus of

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her attention.

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When Ms. Potter first began, the special education coordinator went
over the contents of Liam’s IEP, and explained that she needs to

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provide preferential seating and copies of presentation slides to
address Liam’s needs.

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A few weeks later, the special education coordinator stops by to see
how Liam is doing.

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Ms. Potter expresses concern that Liam is not finishing science
reading assignments in class in the allotted time, although he reads

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at grade level.

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She wonders what she can do to help Liam be more successful in her
class.

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Here’s your Challenge:

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What should teachers know about accommodations for students with
disabilities?

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What types of accommodations are commonly used for students with
disabilities?

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And what are the teacher’s responsibilities for students with disabilities
who use accommodations?