9 Types of Modifications and Accommodations

Quantity
1. Adapt number of items.
2. Allow completion of tasks in chunks.
3. Adapt the number of items given at one time.
Input.
1. Adapt the way instruction is presented
2. Use audio and video aids.
3. Place student in cooperative groups.
Participation
1. Design for a student with severe disability.
2. Adapt the extent to which a learner is actively involved.
3. Adapt level of participation expected during a task.
Alternate Goals
1. Design for a student with severe disability.
2. Adapt goals and objectives while using the same materials as rest of class.
Substitute Curriculum
1. Design for student with severe disability.
2. Provide different instruction and material.
3. Decision is made by ARD and planned committee.
Output
1. Adapt how the learner can respond to instruction.
2. Everything does not need to be pencil and paper task.
3. Use verbal techniques, projects, games, etc. for evaluating learning.
Level
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of Support
Increase the amount of personal attention.
Provide interpreter for hearing impairment.
Assign peer buddies.

Time
1. Adapt the time allocated for task completion.
2. Allow longer period of time to learn the concept.
3. Consider how much additional time it may take to show understanding.
Difficulty
1. Adapt skill level and completion rules.
2. Make assignment fit based on the disability.
3. Simplify directions