ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

A. Stephanie
1. Read about Stephanie.
Stephanie is in the 7th grade and has difficulty organizing materials and school supplies in her
classroom. It is also quite common for her to complete her homework but then misplace it
before she has a chance to turn it in. What classroom accommodations can help her be more
successful in the classroom.
2. Thoroughly review Ideas for Accommodations and Learner Accommodations and
Instructional Strategies in the Module Materials. Identify 2 appropriate
ACCOMMODATIONS for each area of need.

AREA OF ACCOMMODATIONS CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)

NEED
1. Organizing  Attach things that often get Learner accomodations & Instructional modifications. (n.d.). Retrieved February 15,
misplaced (pencils) to 2022, from http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/resources/accomodations.html
Materials/School students' desks with
Supplies Velcro.
 Color code notebooks and
school book covers.

2. Turning in  Check that homework Learner accomodations & Instructional modifications. (n.d.). Retrieved February 15,
assignments are written 2022, from http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/resources/accomodations.html
homework down daily.
 Check homework daily.

B. Lyndsey
1. Read about Lyndsey.

Lyndsey is in ninth grade and has a Specific Learning Disability in the areas of Reading
(comprehension and decoding) and Written Expression. As a result, she will require support in
her content area classes such as Social Studies, Science, English Literature etc. What classroom
modifications can help her be more successful with classroom assignments, homework, projects
etc. given her disability in Reading and Writing.?
 2. Thoroughly review Ideas for MODIFICATIONS in the Module Materials. Identify
2 appropriate MODIFICATIONS for each area of need.
AREA MODIFICATIONS CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)
OF NEED
1.Reading  Provide alternative books with similar concepts
but at an appropriate reading level. Cohen, R.A. (2022). Accommodations and
 Provide page numbers to help the student find modifications PowerPoint. Retrieved
answers. from: https://d2l.pima.edu/d2l/le/content/558508/vie
wContent/58976994/view

2. Writing  Give alternatives to long written reports (e.g.,

(not write several short reports, write a short review, Cohen, R.A. (2022). Accommodations and
give an oral report). modifications PowerPoint. Retrieved
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 Use pictures, graphics, organizers, and flow
or chart to replace some written requirements but wContent/58976994/view
handwriti NOT all.
ng)

C. Steven
1. Read about Steven.

Steven is a sophomore in High School and suffers from depression. He does not have any
cognitive deficiencies. He sometimes misses school and as a result, has difficulty
completing his homework and classwork. Steven has qualified for a 504 plan and is
therefore entitled to accommodations and modifications. What accommodations and
modifications would you suggest be implemented to help him complete his class and
homework?

Keep in mind….though his work is obviously affected by his depression, Steven doesn't
have any reported cognitive disabilities so it's a delicate balancing act in terms of
providing effective and appropriate modifications while at the same time not lowering
the rigor since he is cognitively capable.

Please also be sure to review the information on the Module Overview page regarding
“extra time.”

2. Thoroughly review Ideas for Accommodations and Learner Accommodations and

Instructional Strategies in the Module Materials. Identify 2 appropriate
ACCOMMODATIONS for the stated area of need

AREA OF ACCOMMODATIONS CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)

 NEED

 Alternate Learner accomodations & Instructional modifications. (n.d.). Retrieved

short work February 15, 2022, from
periods with http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/resources/accomodations.html
teacher-
controlled Learner accomodations & Instructional modifications. (n.d.). Retrieved
breaks - have February 15, 2022, from
this student be http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/resources/accomodations.html
your official
pencil
sharpener,
note-runner.
 Teach self-
monitoring
techniques: -
Have the
student set
goals for how
much of a
task they can
complete in
an allotted
time.

3. Thoroughly review Ideas for MODIFICATIONS in the Module Materials. Identify

2 appropriate MODIFICATTIONS for the stated area of need.

AREA OF MODIFICATION CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)

NEED S
1. Completing  Develop
homework/scho individualized rules
for the student
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(more structured, from
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absences firmer limits etc.) iew
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specific task. it
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should be used with
extreme caution.
Make sure
assignments do not
overlap, and
overwhelm the
student.
 D. Mason
1. Read about Mason.
Mason is an energetic 8-year-old boy. Typically, he gets along with his peers and is well-liked
by his classmates. Mason is very bright and is able to read and comprehend text on grade level.
Mason also has ADD and, subsequently, is often easily distracted by what is going on around
him. He has difficulty staying focused long enough to complete his work. Mason has an IEP and
is therefore entitled to accommodations and modifications in his classroom.
Keep in mind… though his work is obviously affected by his ADD, Mason doesn't have any
reported cognitive disabilities so it's a delicate balancing act in terms of appropriate
modifications. It's important not to lower the rigor since he is cognitively capable.

2. Thoroughly review Ideas for Accommodations and Learner Accommodations and

Instructional Strategies in the Module Materials. Identify 2 appropriate
ACCOMMODATIONS for the stated area of need

AREA OF NEED ACCOMMODATION CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)

S
1.  Seat student in area
free from distractions
Distractibility/Focu such as open doors, air
s conditioners, etc.
 Surround student with
appropriate role
models.
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3. Thoroughly review Ideas for MODIFICATIONS in the Module Materials. Identify

2 appropriate MODIFICATTIONS for the stated area of need.

AREA OF NEED MODIFICATIO CITATION(s) of SOURCE(s)

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