ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

What are Accommodations? 

 Accommodations are changes in HOW the student accesses information and demonstrates learning.

    ·         Do NOT change instructional level or content

    ·         Provide equal access to learning

    ·         Can be given for ANY student, but some accommodations may be determined by 504, ARD, or other committee.

What are Modifications?  

Modifications are changes in WHAT the student is required to know or do.  

• DO change the instructional level or content, and thus the learning outcomes for the student

• Are given ONLY when determined by ARD committee/IEP team, and may be in addition to accommodations (don’t assume that a student in special education has modified instruction- many do not)