Modifications
What is a modification?
Changes to age-appropriate grade-level expectations for a specific subject to meet a student's learning needs (Growing Success)
What is an accommodation?
Special teaching & assessment strategies, human supports & individualized equipment (Growing Success)
Provincial curriculum expectations are altered for an accommodation
False (Growing Success)
Stacy is in grade 4 and reading at a grade 1 level. What do you recommend?
Modification Gr. 1 Langauge Arts
Which two subjects are most often modified for students?
Math and Language Arts (teachspeced.ca)
Can accommodations be utilized on EQAO testing?
Yes but only specific ones that are outlined in an IEP. (teachspeced.ca) Although the new EQAO online program has implemented very cool features to help all students like text-to-speech
You notice in Kindergarten that Mallory does not follow instructions. What do you recommend?
Answers could vary. Ask parents/guardians to take her to the doctor to rule out hearing or other physical issues. Early identification is key!
For a student with an IEP, their modification could include a reduction of ____________ from a different grade level
Expectations (Growing success)
Who should you consult when creating accommodations?
The student, parents/guardians and any other applicable teachers (teachspeced.ca)
Lewis is doing well academically but was most recently diagnosed with ADHD. What do you recommend?
It might be the focus for the term, but it shouldn't be for the year (teachspeced.ca)
Answers will vary (i.e., FM speaker, blue hush light cover, etc.,)
You should create an IEP for a student who only requires accommodations & not modifications
True in NCDSB. False in SCDSB. Personally, I think you should be able to!!!
What should you consider when supporting students with disabilities virtually?
Check for accessibility features & compliance, teach the layout of new platforms, lay down the ground rules, get curious & ease anxiety, UDL, give grace & time (nwea.org)
Can modifications be made to students without IEPs?
Yes! Especially for Multi-Language Learners who do not need an IEP but are rather just learning English (Growing Success)
Should the IEP box on report cards be checked if the student is only on an Accommodations IEP?
Nope! (teachspeced.ca)
Modifications could include a significant change (EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE) in the number & complexity of learning expectations from a different grade
True (Growing Success)
Roman just moved to Canada from Romania. He is slowly learning English but is far behind his peers. What do you recommend?
Identify him as MLL to give him accommodations & modifications to support him. Utilize the STEPS! Does not need a formal IEP!