Accommodations and

Modifications
Agenda
What do you already know about
Accommodations and Modification- is it an
Accommodation or Modification activity?
Accommodation and Modification guidelines
How are they different?


Agenda
Video -collaborating with colleagues to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=accomodation+and+modification+in+the+classroom+videos&FORM=VIRE11#view=detail&mid=F6
DC2CB0390279766E65F6DC2CB0390279766E65
Group Assignment.
Video- Listen to math and special needs teachers discuss the strategies geared toward
teaching students organizational skills. Learn how to promote self-advocacy among
special needs students (such as asking for help when needed).
http://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/49103ad9-aed4-4675-b9bd-691d8de80c91/49103ad9-aed4-4675-b9bd-691d8de80c91/
Group assignment

Wrap up- Sharing our thoughts
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By the end of the workshop, teachers will have an
understanding of what Accommodations are and
the role they play in student success
By the end of the workshop, teachers will have an
understanding of what Modifications are and the
role they play in student success
What do you already know?
Read the six instructional practices on the next slide about Accommodations
and Modifications.
As a group, decide which of the six are Accommodations and which are
Modifications.
Write them on the post it notes on the table.
Is it an Accommodation or Modification?
Have a learning buddy read aloud textbooks or other printed material
Let students use a tape recorder to record lectures and class discussions
Reduction of class work
Color-code or highlight key words in math word problems
Simplified vocabulary
Pass/fail grading

Break
We will take a 10 minute break.
Place your post it notes on the
charts as you leave for the break.
We will be reviewing after the
break.
Answers
Accommodations
Have a learning buddy read aloud
textbooks or other printed material
Let students use a tape recorder to record
lectures and class discussions.
Color-code or highlight key words in math
word problems.

Accommodations and Modifications: What Parents Need to Know. (2003). Bureau of
Instructional Support and Community Services Florida Department of Education.

Modifications
Reduction of class work
Simplified vocabulary
Pass/fail grading




(Hamilton & Kessler, 2014)

Students can qualify to receive
accommodations or modifications based on
needs
If a student meets the criteria of a disability under IDEA and their
educational performance is negatively affected from the disability, they
receive an Individual Educational Plan that outlines additional services to be
rendered to support learning. These services may be Accommodations or
Modifications based on the need of the student
Students who do not meet the IDEA criteria of disability but have a record
of impairment that limits one or more major life activities can receive
Accommodations under a Section 504 plan
Federal and state laws and regulations require schools to provide
accommodations and modifications to make sure that students
with a disability have access to an appropriate education program.
Accommodations and Modifications: What Parents Need to Know. (2003). Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services Florida Department of Education.


The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 1997) requires that students with a
disability have the opportunity to be involved and make progress in the general curriculum.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that accommodations be provided to
students with a disability, even if they dont have an IEP


Accommodations and Modifications: What Parents Need to Know. (2003). Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services Florida Department of Education.

Modification
A Modification means a change in what is being taught to
or expected from the student.


(Hamilton & Kessler, 2014)

Accommodations
Accommodations do not alter the learning expectations,
but rather provides support and scaffolding through
techniques, instructional adaptations, time and setting
adjustments
(Beech, 2010)
Which is right for the student
When deciding if modifications or accommodations best meet the needs of the
student, the IEP team must consider long range impacts. In making these
decisions, the IEP team must weigh the impact the students disability has on
learning, and if he/she can reach expectations with support through
accommodation. If these accommodations are not sufficient in obtaining
growth, then modifications need to be considered.
Since modifications change what a student is expected to learn, the IEP team
must carefully weigh the benefits of implementing them. Alternative
curriculum, alternative assessment and below grade level curriculum that do not
challenge these students to the high standards as their peers may leave these
students unprepared for a program that leads to a standard diploma.
Modifications should be utilized only if it is a necessary measure.

Collaborating with colleagues to meet the needs
of students with disabilities
Watch the following video then complete the group assignment
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=accomodation+and+modification+in
+the+classroom+videos&FORM=VIRE11#view=detail&mid=F6DC2CB039
0279766E65F6DC2CB0390279766E65
Group Assignment -Using the information from the videos and the Nine Types of
Curriculum Adaptations handout, evaluate your instructional practices and identify any
adaptations you provide
Listen to math and special needs teachers discuss the strategies
geared toward teaching students organizational skills. Learn how to
promote self-advocacy among special needs students
Watch the video and complete the activity in the group assignment
http://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/49103ad9-aed4-4675-b9bd-
691d8de80c91/49103ad9-aed4-4675-b9bd-691d8de80c91/
Group assignment- While watching the video write down at least one idea you can
implement in your classroom. At your table create a list of strategies your team will
implement. At the next PLC share if this new strategy was effective in meeting the
needs of your diverse classroom.
Wrap Up
What is one new thing you
learned today that you will take
away and use in your classroom?
Next Step
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