Mid-Quarter Check-In: How are your Accommodations Working?

This mid-quarter check-in provides an opportunity for case managers to sit down with students and reflect on how their accommodations are working across their classes.

Proactively evaluate mid-term IEP and 504 accommodations with this practical guide. This resource empowers educators and case managers to center student voice, address learning challenges early, strengthen relationships, and support long-term learning success.

Guide

Relationship Feedback Guide

Download the Mid-Quarter Check-In

Resource Audience

Teachers School / Youth Program Staff School / Youth Organization Leaders District Leaders

Resource Type

Guide

Participants

Teachers Youth School / Youth Program Staff School or Organization Leaders

# of Participants

Any

Task Length

10-15 Minutes

What’s Included

Implementation Guidance & Tips: Comprehensive instructions for preparation and meeting execution, featuring practical advice on maintaining low-pressure conversations, using plain language, and building collaborative partnerships.
4-Step Student Interview Script: A structured, conversation-ready guide covering initial check-ins, accommodation effectiveness, self-advocacy barriers, and general school challenges.
Strength-Based Questions: Targeted prompts designed to deconstruct successes, identify personal tools, and establish support networks when students are already thriving.
Phased Rollout Framework: Strategies to roll out check-ins without overwhelming your workload, including alignment with annual meetings, cohort prioritization, or targeted support.
Action & SMART Goal Templates: Integrated planning spaces to establish measurable, time-bound action steps for both the student and the case manager.

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Help students understand how they learn and communicate what they need.

These tools are designed for educators who support students with IEPs and 504 plans, including special education teachers, case managers, and 504 coordinators. They help turn formal supports into meaningful conversations about learning, accommodations, and self-advocacy. These tools are flexible, strengths-based, and designed to support meaningful collaboration. Use them in the way that best fits your students, your setting, and your existing practice. Use the tools on their own or together to strengthen student voice, shared understanding, and everyday support.