Modifications refer to practices and procedures.

Accommodations do not alter academic content or.

Q How do accommodations and modifications.

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team are

Make assignments easier (crossing out half.

Only needs to complete the easiest problems

Reducing assignments and assessments so a student.

Out-of-grade level materials (third-grade math.

materials written at a lower readability level.

shortened units or lessons, fewer pages or.

Examples of modification include, but are not.

Instruction from that of other students in his

This means that his instructional level hasĬhanged significantly second-, not fifth-grade.

May still be working on addition and subtraction. Who isnt ready to learn fractions and decimals

A fifth-grade child with a severe math disability.

The number of words as kids without a disability Results in different standards for mastery half List every week may learn only ten words.

A child who cant learn the twenty-word spelling.

Must take a look at the information thatĪppropriateness of specific accommodationsĭisabilities are not expected to master the sameĪcademic content as others in the classroom.

Cannot use spellchecker on spelling test.A spellchecker may be allowed to help a child.Cannot read a test to a child if it is a reading.and parents should understand the different.However, the IEP should differentiate betweenĪccommodations for instruction and accommodations.that is, at all times, and under all types of.Nebraska State-Wide Assessment Accommodations Heater, or close to the teacher for prompting. Seating the student away from the window and

Noise, an accommodation that might be offered is

For a child whos easily distracted by background.

Word processor rather then struggle with pencilĪnd paper to do her report about a famous person Use assistive technology a tape recorder or

A child with poor writing and spelling skills may.

Shes listened to the audio tape version of the

Participate in class discussions about a novel if

A child with delayed reading skills can.

(NCEO National Center for Educational Outcomes.

Timing/Schedulingextended time, frequent breaks.

Settingstudy carrel, special lighting, separate.

Response mark in book, use of recording aids,.

Presentationrepeat directions, read aloud, use.

Instruct the student in the implementation ofĪccommodations and encourage the student to use

It is the responsibility of all teachers to.

Generally are needed in the home, the community,.

Use does not begin and end at the school door.

Provide equitable access to instruction and.

Do not reduce or change learning expectations orĪlter the content of the material to be mastered.

Intended to reduce or even eliminate the effects.

Required and allowable by law IDEA and NCLB.

Implemented only after attempting a variety of.

Example decrease number of possible answers,.

A Modification changes the playing field.

An Accommodation levels the playing field.

Directly alters or lowers the expectation of the.

changes made to the content and performance.

curriculum and/or instruction is changed quite a.

(Some of us may access a building by using theīuilding by using a ramp how we enter or gainĪccess to the building does not change the.

A tool that provides access the assessment is.

Accommodations provide equity, not advantage.

That enable students to participate in state orĭistrict assessments in a way that assesses

Changes in assessment materials or procedures.supports or services provided to help a student.adjustments to make sure students have equalĪccess to curriculum and a way to be successful.Seen as the responsibility of all educators. All learners are welcomed at the school and are.Inclusive practices improve learning for all.Provided in general education classrooms. Accommodations/supports can be most effectively.Not temporary guests mainstreamed into general.Self contained, fully exclusive special education Regular Classroom with non-disabled peers More that the setting is considered to be Interact and learn with non-disabled peers, the Generally, the less opportunity a student has to.the student would be placed in a more restrictiveĮnvironment (i.e.What if the classroom is not appropriate?.The student should be provided with supplementaryĮducational goals if placed in a setting with.where is most like the educational setting.where they can academically achieve with support,.Special needs child has the right to education.

Accommodations vs modifications chart