Size

Time

Adapt the number of times that

the learner is expected to or
complete the assignment.

Adapt the tune allotted and

allowed for learning, task
completion, or testing.

Allow completion of tasks in

chunks until the student has
met the objective.

Allow a longer period of time for

the student to learn the
concepts.

Adapt the amount of information

provided at one time.

Individual the pace of the

learning to meet the needs of
students.

Level of Support

Modifications
and
Accommodati
ons

Increases the amount of

personal assistance with a
specific learner.
Provide instruction in a manner
that can become independently
supported as necessary.

Input
Adapt the way instruction is
delivered to students.

Adapt how the learner can

respond to the instruction.

Use audio and visual aids,

semantic mapping, guided
imagery, concrete examples,
hands on learning activities, or
place students in cooperative
learning.

Every task does not have to be

pencil and paper based.
Utilize games, portfolios, hands
on tasks for evaluation of
learning, and verbal responses
for answering questions.

Difficulty
Adapt the skill level, problem
type, or the rules on how the
students may approach the
assignment.
Customize the assignment to
the abilities and disabilities of
the student without watering
down content.

Assign peer buddies, teaching

assistants, or tutors.

Simplify directions and provide

cues.

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Degree of Participation

Output

Alternate Goals

Substitute Curriculum

Designed for a student with a

severe disability

Designed for a student with a

severe disability.

Designed for a student with a

severe disability.

Adapt the extent to which a

learner is actively involved in
the task.

Adapt goals, objectives, or

outcome expectations while
using the same materials as the
rest of class.

Provide different instruction and

materials to meet a learners
individual goals. This decision is
made by the ARD and should be
planned by the committee.

Adapt the level of participation

expected during a task.