Understanding Interventions, Modifications, and Accommodations

What is the primary purpose of an educational intervention according to IDEA 2004?

• To lower academic standards for students

• To provide accommodations for students

• To modify the curriculum for students

• To implement research-based and effective strategies

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an accommodation?

• It changes the instruction or assessment process

• It lowers the expectations for the student

• It maintains the same level of rigor as the standard assignment

• It allows an alternative way to achieve the same goal

According to the text, what is a modification?

• A change that maintains the same academic standards

• A method to monitor progress

• A strategy to teach a new skill

• A change that lowers the expectations for the student

What is the role of progress monitoring data in interventions?

• To lower academic standards

• To modify the curriculum

• To provide accommodations for students

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention

Which state provides guidance on academic or behavior interventions?

• Texas

• California

• Missouri

• Kansas

What is an example of a modification?

• Allowing a student to complete work at a lower difficulty level

• Providing a partner for a physically-handicapped student

• Using a different teaching strategy

• Monitoring student progress regularly

What is the difference between an intervention and a modification?

• Modifications are monitored regularly

• Interventions are research-based and effective

• Modifications are supplemental to classroom instruction

• Interventions are not research-based

What is the purpose of the Kansas State Department of Education Process Handbook?

• To provide legal guidance for special education in Kansas

• To offer accommodations for students

• To modify the curriculum

• To lower academic standards

What should be done prior to a formal special education evaluation according to KSDE?

• Provide accommodations

• Modify the curriculum

• Implement general education interventions

• Lower academic standards

What is an example of an accommodation?

• Providing a partner for a physically-handicapped student

• Allowing a student to complete work at a lower difficulty level

• Monitoring student progress regularly

• Using a different teaching strategy