How to Modify Assignments for SPED Students with AI
By a Former K-12 Teacher Turned AI Aficionado
Mar 30, 2025

Have a solid assignment or activity but need to adapt it for students with IEPs, learning differences, or specific accommodations? Whether it’s simplifying instructions, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or supporting different processing needs, TeachShare uses AI to help you personalize materials for SPED students—quickly and meaningfully. You might be wondering: "Can I reduce cognitive load? Break this down into smaller chunks? Add supports like visual cues or built-in scaffolds?" With TeachShare, the answer is yes. You can adjust complexity, customize language, and add targeted supports—all without redoing your entire lesson from scratch. It’s a simple way to make your content more accessible and supportive for students who learn differently.
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Modifying Assignments for SPED Students – Using TeachShare
If you already have a worksheet, article, or lesson in mind, and you want to adapt it for your SPED students, TeachShare makes it easy and intuitive.
Here’s how to do it:
Go to TeachShare and sign in or create a free account—it only takes a minute.
Click “Launch Creator.”
On the “How would you like to get started?” screen, choose either “Pick a Template” or “Import PDF.” You can start with a pre-built format like Main Idea by Paragraph, Vocabulary Builder, or Classic Q&A—or upload your own worksheet to begin adapting it for SPED students.
After selecting your template, click “Change Content” on the right-hand side. Then open the Advanced menu and go to the Individualization section to customize the resource for your students' specific needs.
In this section, you can:
Add IEP-aligned accommodations, such as simplified step-by-step instructions, extended response options, or chunked tasks to support executive functioning
Use built-in suggestions like “Simplify instructions”, “Reduce answer choices”, or “Provide more examples”—perfect for adapting assessments in line with individualized support plans
On the left- hand side of TeachShare’s creator, you can:
Include visual supports like icons, word banks, or graphic organizers for students with processing or comprehension challenges

With TeachShare, modifying a resource for SPED learners doesn’t mean starting over. You can preserve your core objectives while making the assignment more accessible, supportive, and success-oriented. We deeply understand the importance of designing inclusive materials that serve all learners—especially students with special needs. We know the time and care that goes into differentiation, and our goal is to make that process easier for you. By simplifying modifications and offering smart, AI-powered customization, we aim to reduce your workload—so you can focus more on what matters most: supporting every student in reaching their full potential.
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