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What does accommodation look like on an IEP?
Special teaching and assessment strategies, human supports, and/or individualized equipment required to enable a student to learn and to demonstrate learning.
What accommodation might be provided to a student who has difficulty writing?
Providing a scribe or allowing the student to use a assistive technology for written assignments.
What modification might be made for a student who struggles with grade-level math?
Teaching and assessing at a lower grade level or simplifying math problems.
What does IEP stand for?
Individual Education Plan
A student has dyslexia and struggles with reading. Would providing audiobooks be an accommodation or a modification?
Accommodation.
What does modification look like on an IEP?
Statements on the IEP that reflect the changes made to the grade-level expectations for a subject or course in order to meet a student’s learning needs.
Give an example of a timing accommodation.
Providing extended time for tests and assignments.
Give an example of a modification in a reading curriculum.
Using simplified text or reducing the amount of reading required.
Name one essential component of an IEP.
Student profile, including strengths and needs.
A student is taught math at a grade level below their current grade due to significant learning delays. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Modification
TRUE OR FALSE: Accommodations can change the difficulty level of the content.
FALSE: They change how the content is accessed.
What is a common accommodation for students with attention difficulties?
Allowing breaks during class or providing a quiet or alternative workspace.
What modification might be applied on an IEP for a student in science class?
Reducing the number of learning objectives or focusing on key concepts rather than all content.
What section of the IEP outlines the specific accommodations and modifications a student will receive?
The Program and Services section.
A student needs additional time to complete assignments due to processing issues. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Accommodation.
TRUE OR FALSE Modifications involve changing the learning goals for the student.
TRUE: Modifications change the learning goals or what the student is expected to achieve.
How can instructions be accommodated for students with auditory processing issues?
Providing written instructions or using visual aids.
How can writing assignments be modified?
Allowing shorter or less complex writing assignments.
How often must an IEP be reviewed and updated?
At least once per school year.
A student’s learning objectives in Social Studies are adjusted to focus on community living skills. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Modification
Name two differences between accommodations and modifications.
Accommodations provide access without changing curriculum expectations, while modifications change the learning outcomes and expectations.
Describe an accommodation for a student with visual impairments.
Providing large print materials, graphics or pictures or audiobooks.
What is a possible modification for a student with significant cognitive delays?
Adjusting the curriculum to focus on functional skills rather than academic content.
Who are the key team members involved in developing an IEP?
Parents, principals, teachers, special education staff, and the student.
A student uses a speech-to-text software to assist with writing assignments. Is this an accommodation or a modification?
Accommodation.