Modifications and Accommodations

Quantity
Shortened assignments Add more practice. Adjust expectations.

Time
Allow more time to complete assignments. Individualize pace Provide additional time for tests or have no timed tests.

Level of Support
Peer buddies. Cross-grade tutor. Cooperative grouping. Pre-printed notes.

Input
Visual aides Enlarge text Hands on manipulative.

Difficulty
Simplify directions Pre-teach concepts Use technology such as calculators.

Allow students to respond orally vice a written product. Allow students to show learning with hands-on manipulative. Group response instead of individualized response.

Output

Participation
Student leads a group Student is helper. Student is materials person.

Alternate Goals
Set small achievable goals. Teach at a lower grade level. Modify assessments.

Substitute Curriculum
ARD Committee. Different instruction and curriculum. Adapt activities to match the learning style of students.