Accommodations allow a student to learn the same material, but in a different way. Modifications change what a student is taught or expected to learn.
What's an example of an accommodation and a modification?
For example, a student could be assigned shorter or easier reading assignments, or homework that's different from the rest of the class. Kids who receive modifications are not expected to learn the same material as their classmates. Accommodations for testing can be different from those used for teaching.
What are examples of accommodations?
Examples of accommodations include:
- sign language interpreters for students who are deaf;
- computer text-to-speech computer-based systems for students with visual impairments or Dyslexia;
- extended time for students with fine motor limitations, visual impairments, or learning disabilities;
