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