Modification/Accommodation powerpointnote-taking guide

Accommodations
1. changes how a student might access info
2. does not change content
3. support provided to equal playing field
4. IA is typically actively involved in providing accommodations

Modifications
1. changes in what is taught
* context what is taught
*amount or concept load
*level of instruction (i.e. 7 grade level material instead of 9 grade material.)
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2. it is the role of the teacher to determine modifications

Adaptations refer to both accommodations and modifications as

changes to enhance students learning

Essentially there are 9 areas for accommodating or modifying

1. size
2. time
3. input
4. output
5. complexity (difficulty)
6. participation
7. support given
8. environment
9.alternate goals/curriculum

SIZE-adapting the number of items required

**enlarge size of print
**break down the directions
**assign fewer problems to complete

TIME- alter time or time of day allowed to complete task

**extend time
 **alter dates

INPUT-adapt method of delivery of instruction

**multisensory
** put content to music
**multi-media
(This is a teachers directed plan.)
OUTPUT-adapt method of allowing student to demonstrate
knowledge
**tape recorder
**computer
**portfolio

COMPLEXITY-adapt skills levels

**rewrite questions-different wording
**create graphic organizers
**use study guides

PARTICIPATION-adapt level of involvement

**peer support
**cooperative learning
**reciprocal teaching
**alternative room for testing

SUPPORT-adapt amount of support given by another person

ENVIRONMENT-adapt learning environment or space

**preferential seating
**headphones
**alternate room for tests
** control temperature

Material Adaptations
*highlight key terms
*color code
*use a cover sheet to reduce page clutter
*use graph paper for math computation to help with lining up the
problems
*number steps
TEST ACCOMMODATIONS