True/False
Giving extra time to process is an accommodation. True or false?
True
Abby has trouble seeing the board. Do you modify or accomodate?
Accomodate. Provide her with a closer seat to the board, verbal instructions, a copy of the notes, etc.
Instructional, environmental or assessment accommodation? Alternative work location.
Environmental
"A change in what is being taught or what is expected of them."
Modification
Responsible for attaining and maintaining the students IEP, and putting f it into practice within the classroom.
The classroom teacher
When scribing for a student, you may change their wording to help it make sense to someone else reading it. True or false?
False. When scribing you should copy exactly what the student says.
Barclay is gifted and requires a more in depth project for his novel study. Are you modifying or accommodating?
Modifying. You are changing an aspect of the curriculum by giving him different or more advanced work.
Instructional, environmental or assessment accommodation? Using a scribe to write down answers.
Assessment
"Specific and individualized instructional, environmental and assessment strategies required for a student to meet curriculum expectations for a grade/course.
Accomodation
Responsible for the education of all students in the school, and ensures all members of staff are providing the necessary special education services for their students.
The school principal
The use of a computer/assistive tech can be used for assessment purposes. True or false?
True
Charles's class has moved on to "area" while he continues to work on "perimeter". Is this a modification or an accommodation or both?
Modification. You have a student working on a different aspect of curriculum than their peers.
Instructional, environmental or assessment accommodation? Giving photocopies of notes for the lesson plan.
Instructional
"Includes equipment and other changes to the surroundings where students learn."
Environmental accommodations
A specially trained teacher who assists in developing IEP's for each individual student. They communicate and work with anyone who is needed to aid in the child's development
Special education resource teacher (SERT)
Learning expectations should be detailed and laid out for the year to help the student learn.
False. Provide the student with learning goals for the day/week, and use simplistic wording on the students level to aid in their recognition.
Danielle was given the same test as her peers, except for the last page of questions, and is writing it in the SERT room. Is this a modification, and accommodation or both?
Both! The test has been modified (curriculum) and she has been given an environmental accommodation with the different location.
Instructional, environmental or assessment accommodation? The student is allowed to use a calculator.
Assessment
"Changes to the way information and concepts are presented or practiced to ensure each student has the opportunity to learn."
Instructional accommodations
Industry professionals who may write functional or behavioural goals based on their observations of the child.
Psychologist or therapist
You can only use advice given to you for modification by your principal and the special education resource teacher (SERT)
False. Outside industry professionals like therapists or psychologists can provide their assessment of a student, and what they recommend going forward.
Elwyn is taking their "Measuring Angles in Quadrilaterals" test. They are given only the first page to complete, and will complete the second page the next day. Is this a modification, accommodation or both?
Accommodation. They are still completing the same test as their peers, just on a lengthened timeline.
Instructional, environmental or assessment accommodation? The student is given additional time to complete their work in the SERT room.
Assessment AND environmental
"Allows candidates to fully demonstrate their learning and removes barriers that do not allow fair ruling, by making changes to procedure format or content."
Assessment accomodation
Responsible for curriculum regulation, as well as board standards of education.
Ministry of Education