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[Virtual Presenter] This instructional module will cover Academic Accommodations and Modifications..

[Virtual Presenter] This instructional module will cover Academic Accommodations and Modification. An “Accommodation” is an adjustment or support given to learners that enables them to have access to the same educational opportunities as other learners do. The criteria remain the same and student learners are expected to “test” or complete assessments and assignments at the same level as students without disabilities..

[Virtual Presenter] Defining Accommodations. An accommodation Changes “how” a student learns. A change made to the teaching or testing procedures in order to provide a student with access to information and to create an equal opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Examples are. giving more time for tests. reducing the pages required in a report. allowing a student to use a calculator or reading aloud to a student..

[Virtual Presenter] How do you determine what the student’s present level is when trying to select accommodations? When considering curricular adaptations determine whether they will alter or lower standards or expectations of what is learned in either the instructional process or assessment..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodations can be made at any time but when they are part of the formal education plan they are written into the I E P at the Ard Committee Meeting stage..

[Virtual Presenter] Types of Accommodations. Timing example. student is given extra time during tests. Setting example. student is allowed to test in a room by themselves. Response example. student types responses on a tablet or computer rather than writing. Presentation example. student is allowed to turn in an outline of events instead of presenting in front of the class..

[Virtual Presenter] Defining Modifications. A modification Changes “What” a student learns. A change in what the student is expected to learn and/or demonstrate. While a student may be working on modified course content the subject area remains the same as the rest of the class. Examples are. reducing the number of teeks taught. adjusting the reading level to be lower than the grade level. Or modifying concepts..

[Virtual Presenter] Types of Modifications. Assignment example: student only reads pages 5 to 10 instead of pages 5 to 25. Curriculum example: student learns about fractions but only how to read them not how to add them. teeks example: reducing the number of teeks covered in a lesson. Performance Criteria example: student has a different set of criteria with reduced categories..

[Virtual Presenter] Head and shoulders activity..

[Virtual Presenter] As the following scenarios are read aloud decide whether it is an accommodation or a modification that is being described. Touch your head making the letter A if you think it’s an accommodation. Touch your shoulders making the letter M if you think it’s a modification..

[Virtual Presenter] The student is provided more time to complete a task or turn in an assignment..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] While the student is working on grade level materials the number of curriculum standards has been reduced for the course content or subject area..

[Virtual Presenter] Modification. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] The student’s required responses have been reduced for an assignment yet all concepts are represented..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] The content of the student’s test has been adjusted to account for only three of seven concepts covered in the materials..

[Virtual Presenter] Modification. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] Readability has been adjusted in an assigned text or supplemental materials yet all concepts being introduced are covered..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] The student is given note taking assistance through graphic organizers advanced outlines partially completed outlines and peer review of notes..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] The student’s I-E-P objectives designate the use of below grade level goals objectives and materials..

[Virtual Presenter] Modification. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] All printed materials are read to the student..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] The student is allowed to complete a special project in lieu of an assignment..

[Virtual Presenter] Accommodation. Accommodations or Modifications.

[Virtual Presenter] End of C-T-E Accommodations & Modifications.