Modification/Accommodation powerpoint—note-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 typically actively involved in providing accommodations

Modifications
1. changes in what is taught
*content
*amount or concept load
*level of instruction
2. it is the role of the teacher to determine modifications

Adaptations refer to both accommodations and modifications

Essentially there are 9 areas for accommodating or modifying

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

SIZE-adapting the number of items required

**enlarge size of print
** break down directions
** assign fewer problems

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

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
** alternate note-taker

SUPPORT-adapt amount of support given by another person

ENVIRONMENT-adapt learning environment or space

**preferential seating
**headphones
** alternate room for test
** control temp

Material Adaptations
*highlight key terms
*color code
* use cover sheet to reduce page clutter
* use graph paper for math
* number steps
TEST ACCOMMODATIONS
 IEP
 IA helps with implamenting