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Special Education Reading Levels

I have a Special Education student in my third grade classroom who is currently reading on a first grade reading level. He is in my classroom for science and social studies, but is served in a resource classroom for all other subjects. He will be expected to take the Georgia Milestones assessment this year. Because of his reading level, he is not able to read texts that I provide in the classroom. What are some strategies I could implement in my classroom to ensure that he is being exposed to grade level standards that will be on the Georgia Milestones assessment?

Posted on: 10/21/14 | Views: 1103
Solution #1
There are a few things that you can do to ensure that he is getting grade level standards with literature. Number one, you can get books from the library based on his lexile level, but scan them to make sure that they cover adequate standards. Another thing you can do is to re-write some text yourself that replaces difficult vocabulary and sentence structures. Finally, you could also read aloud with him/her using simple reading comprehension strategies to help him with understanding.

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Solution #2
The use of visuals and concrete objects can help reinforce the students vocabulary development and therefore his reading fluency. For example, find graphics that support the text and help him locate the context clues within the text and the visuals. As others have mentioned, rewrite the text and simplify it while also providing visuals and concrete objects. Allow the student to connect the text to real life events and/or objects.

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Solution #3
In order to bring his reading level up, you may want to try alternative approaches like pairing up with a good reader. Once his reading level is up, you can present grade level materials.

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Solution #4
With a low reading level, you should concentrate on strengthening his reading level. You can do this by having the student read with a good reader, partner assignments, using technology to practice reading or restructuring text to be at a level that he can understand. Good developmental reading will bring him up.

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Solution #5
According to the student needs, his IEP should indicate special instructions for him. He should start now with extra support on how to place his thoughts and explanations on paper. The Georgia Milestones Assessment does not require a right answer, as long as the student is able to explain how the came up with the answer.
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