Accommodations vs modifications

ACCOMMODATIONS VS.

MODIFICATIONS

A T E A C H E R ’ S G U I D E T O

I . E . P C R E AT I O N

STAFF MEETING - AUGUST 29TH, 2024
Josephine Eyiah

ICE-BREAKER ACTIVITY:

You are going to work with a
partner for this activity. Each
person will get one minute to
respond to the question. The
timer will be projected on the
whiteboard. The second partner
cannot repeat anything said by the
first.

“GIVE AS MANY REASONS AS
POSSIBLE WHY A STUDENT
MIGHT NEED AN I.E.P?”

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On an I.E.P, we provide accommodations

and modifications as applicable.

Now that we are reminded of the definitions, let's test your understanding.

Multiple Choice

This changes how a student participates in school activities.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

Parental consent is needed for you to start implementing this.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

Kierra has to write a simple paragraph instead of a 5-paragraph essay on why European explorers came to Canada.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

The Grade 4 class was challenged to build a tower individually using the given materials only. Jeffery was given a sheet that shows different ways he could build his tower.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

John always goes to the library to do his tests with Mrs. Barkley.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

Lizzie will "describe" instead of "assess" some of the ways that industrial development can have an environmental impact.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

During the spelling test, Max stops at number 10 whilst his classmates continue till 25.

• modifications

• accommodations

Multiple Choice

Mr. Tomlin highlights the keywords in the passage on the Whiteboard.

• modifications

• accommodations

• all of the above

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

In Secondary school, this affects a student's eligibility to receive a credit for the course.

• modifications

• accommodations

• all of the above

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Mera just joined a school in Canada. She only knows three English phrases. Her teacher gives her the same work and treats her as everyone else because it will help her catch up faster.

• modifications

• accommodations

• all of the above

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Which is the odd one ?

• does not do multiplication in Grade 4

• runs only 3 out of the 5 laps in gym class

• does addition with calculators

• does colour but not read music sheet

Multiple Choice

Ben just over heard the other students talking about the challenging question about the rock cycle. He didn't get any questions about the rock cycle on his science test.

• modifications

• accommodations

• all of the above

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Reword questions in simpler language.

• modifications

• accommodations

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

When Madame Lee comes to the classroom, Naomi moves to the corner seat to work on "aller" verbs with pictures, as her peers learn to write their personal essay in French.

• modifications

• accommodations

• all of the above

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Using headphones for tests.
Using pencil grip for writing.
Using computer for quizzes.
Using letter or symbol voice translators.

• modifications

• accommodations

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Identify feature used in video.

• speech-to-text
  
  modification

• text-to-speech

  modification

• speech-to-text

  accommodation

• text-to-speech

  accommodation

Multiple Choice

Dani has to give oral responses as his E.A scribes verbatim for him on his test.

• modification

• accommodation

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Odd one out

• extra time for processing and tests

• create film or video project on birds instead of brochure on amphibians

• use visual cues to respond to questions

• frequent breaks during independent work time

Multiple Choice

Word bank of choices for answers to test questions.

• accommodation

• modification

• all of the above

Plenary

Reflect on modifications and accommodations

Third grade student with reading difficulties including decoding, fluency and comprehension.

In your teams, create a 2-3min skit on the accommodations and modifications this student could receive in class. Be prepared to share. Remember to be creative.

Potential Responses in Skit

• Use text-to-speech software when reading.

• Provide audiobook version of text.

​Accommodations

• Read grade one level text.

• Draw picture of main character instead of write a paragraph about the main character.

​Modifications

Websites Used

https://quizizz.com/admin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP-KUCwMv_k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhE3bwPW45I

https://www.teachspeced.ca/iep?q=node/681

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/the-abcs-of-ieps/examples-of-accommodations-modifications/