9 Types of Modifications and Accommodations
1. Size a. Adapt the number of items that the learner is expected to learn or complete. b. Allow completion of tests in “chunks” until the student has met the objective. c. Adapt the amount of information provided at one time. 2. Time a. Adapt the time allotted and allowed for learning, task completion and testing. b. Allow a longer period of time for the student to learn the objectives. c. Individualize the pace of the learning to meet the needs of students. 3. Input a. Adapt the way instruction is delivered to the students. b. Use audio and visual aids, semantic mapping, guided imagery and concrete examples, pre-reading activities. c. Place students in cooperative learning groups. 4. Output a. Adapt how the learner can respond to the instruction. b. Allow the student to provide verbal responses. c. Provide hands on tasks for evaluating learning. 5. Level of Support a. Increase the amount of personal assistance with a specific learner. b. Provide instruction in a manner that can become independently supported as necessary. c. Assign peer buddies, teaching assistants, or tutors. 6. Difficulty a. Adapt the skill level, problem type, or the rules on how the students may approach the assignment. b. Simplify directions c. Provide Cues d. Supply a calculator or computer as needed. 7. Participation (Designed for a student with a severe disability) a. Adapt the extent to which a leaner is actively involved. b. Adapt the level of participation expected during a task. 8. Alternate Goal (Designed for a student with a severe disability) a. Adapt the goals, objectives or outcome expectations while using the same materials as the rest of the class 9. Substitute Curriculum (Designed for a student with a severe disability) a. Provide different instruction and materials to meet a learner’s individual goals. |
Frameworks: Six Instructional Strategies
1. Cooperative Learning Groups* 2. Identifying Similarities and Differences 3. Nonlinguistic Representation/Graphic Organizers** 4. Homework and Practice 5. Advanced Organizers 6. Cues and Questions |