Classroom Supports

Classroom Supports

The key to success in the classroom lies in having appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications made to the instruction and other classroom activities

Federal Law

I.D.E.A Reauthorization 1997 (300.342(b)(3))

the public agency shall ensure... each teacher and provider is informed of his or her specific responsibilities related to implementing the child’s IEP and the specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for the child in accordance with the IEP.

Why is this Important?

Students with disabilities experience challenges or barriers that can affect their ability to access and demonstrate learning.

​Classroom supports are used to break down those barriers...

Why is this Important?

Inequality - Unequal Access to educational opportunities

​Equity - Custom Tools That Identify and Address Inequality (Accommodations and Modifications)

​Equality - Evenly Distributed Tools and Assistance

What are these supports?

The law specifies these supports as accommodations, modifications, and 'supports.' We will be taking a closer look at accommodations and modifications.

Open Ended

Using what you already know, how would you define an accommodation?

Accommodations are adaptations or changes in educational environments or practices that help students overcome the barriers presented by their disability.

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Let's see what you know

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They are the 'HOW' a student accesses the information

Multiple Choice

Choose the option below that is considered an accommodation

• Content at student reading level

• Quiet testing room

• Reduced assignments - removing some skills

• Alternate assignments and projects

Were you right?

A quiet testing room was the only accommodation listed because all other options altered WHAT the student was learning, not just HOW the student was learning it.

Open Ended

Using what you already know, how would you define a modification?

Modifications are a change in what a student is expected to learn and do.

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Lets see what you know

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Watch the video to learn more

​They are the 'WHAT' information a student accesses

Multiple Choice

Choose the option below that is considered a modification

• Content at student reading level

• Quiet testing room

• Extra Time

• Frequent Redirections

Were you right?

Content at the student reading level was the only modification listed because all other options changed HOW the student received information, not WHAT information they received.

Now that you have learned a little about accommodations and modifications let's dive a little deeper!

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