resource room

Specialized help space

A resource room is a classroom in a school where students with learning disabilities or other special needs receive supplementary instruction, usually in small groups or one-on-one.

Students typically spend part of their day in regular classes and part in the resource room for targeted help with specific subjects: She goes to the resource room for extra reading support.

support

tutoring

Individual academic guidance

small group · one-on-one · academic support · homework help · study skills · test preparation · reinforcement · catch-up · boost · scaffolding

specialeducation

IEP

Personalized learning accommodation document

dyslexia · ADHD · autism spectrum · 504 plan · eligibility · evaluation · assessment · goals · accommodations · modifications

environment

quiet space

Area free from noise

structured · organized · timer · break area · workstation

accessibility

assistive technology

Disability-compensating devices and software

captioning · magnification · adaptive equipment · fidgets · noise-canceling headphones · graphic organizers · manipulatives · calculator · spell-checker · speech-to-text

instruction

multisensory

Involving several perception modes

numeracy · executive function · organizational skills · social skills training · self-regulation · metacognition · learning strategies · note-taking · time management

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educational setting type

resource roomgeneral education

Mandatory broad academic requirements

mainstream · homeroom · lecture hall

inclusion spectrum

resource roominclusive classroom

Educational setting welcoming all abilities

inclusion

Family

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