Accommodations & Modifications

Susie has an intellectual disability. She is placed in a self‐contained class, but she has been participating in some general education classes. Susie’s 4th grade general education teacher has required her to participate in spelling tests. Susie received a failing grade for the past 4 spelling tests. The teacher has decided to reduce the number of spelling words on Susie’s list. She is only responsible for the single syllable words on the spelling list each week.

• Accommodation

• Modification

Marco is a high school student who does not receive special education or Section 504 services. In his Algebra I class, Marco often makes mistakes when multiplying or dividing large numbers with decimals. When Marco uses a calculator, he arrives at the correct answer.

• Accommodation

• Modification

Who decides on what accommodations to be used?

• The student

• The teacher

• The IEP team

• The parent

• The principal