January 18, 2013

In-service

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What’s the difference between an accommodation and a

modification?

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Let’s test your prior knowledge with a quick quiz.

Don’t worry I am not taking a grade….yet!

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Please mark “A” for accommodation or “M” for

modification next to each choice presented.

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___ Preferential seating___ Outline vs. essay___ Use of calculator on test___ Tape recorded lectures___ Projects instead of written reports___ Daily log book for assignments___ Locker with an adapted lock or key___ Extended time for tests/homework___ Alternative books on same topics at lower reading levels

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A Preferential seating_M_Outline vs. essay M Use of calculator on test A Tape recorded lectures M Projects instead of written reports A Daily log book for assignments A Locker with an adapted lock or key A Extended time for tests/homework M Alternative books on same topics at lower reading levels

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Accommodations and modifications are located in

Section 7 of the IEP. We are legally required to comply with any

accommodation listed.

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Modifications-

Are changes to what a student is expected to learn. Grade level

curriculum may need significant adjustment(s) to meet the needs of the

student. A modification is an actual change in the work or how it is

completed.

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These students cannot work at the same grade level as his or her

typical grade level peer. If grade level or course requirements are not realistic for a student the IEP

team may need to modify the expectations.

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Accommodations-

are changes in the way a student is expected to learn. They are

changes in classroom procedures but they do not change what is

measured.

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Accommodations provide a student with equal access to

learning. Accommodations are how a student accesses the equal

opportunity.

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Accommodations can be provided for:-instructional methods -assignments and assessments-learning environment-time demands-special communication systems

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-behavior issues-mobility needs-visual and hearing needs-health concerns

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Examples of accommodations-

-Extended time to complete a task or test-Large print books-Copies of lecture notes-Highlighting main ideas or key words

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-Summary of lesson-Break long assignments into smaller segments-Uncluttered tests-Books on tape-Assignment notebook-Small group setting

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-Braille-Special communications systems-Peer support for notetaking-Lab sheets with highlighted directions-Tape record lectures

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Group Work

Three problems to brainstorm and determine what accommodations

could be provided.

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Learning Problem #1

Students have difficulty finding the main ideas or knowing what is

important to remember in what they are reading.

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Learning Problem # 2

Students have trouble keeping track of their assignments.

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Learning Problem # 3

Students have trouble following the ideas during the lecture or

discussion.

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To summarize:Modifications are changes made to

WHAT students are expected to learn.

Accommodations are made to the WAY students learn and HOW they

are tested.

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Post Test

Please mark an “A” if it is an accommodation or a

“M” if it is a modification.

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___Use of computer to provide written responses

___Word bank of choices of answers on test

___Pictures on test in place of words

___Test taken orally

___Graph paper to assist in organizing and lining up math problems

___Use of written study guides

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A Use of computer to provide written responses

_M Word bank of choices of answers on test

M Pictures on test in place of words

A Test taken orally

A Graph paper to assist in organizing and lining up math problems

A Use of written study guides

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Q & ATime

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Thanks for your attention and have a great day!

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