Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities

Accommodations change the curriculum, while modifications change how a student learns.

Accommodations change how a student learns, while modifications change the curriculum.

Accommodations are for academic subjects only, while modifications are for extracurricular activities.

Accommodations are temporary, while modifications are permanent.

Reducing the number of math problems a student must complete.

Expecting a student to identify only the hours on a clock.

Providing a student with a shorter vocabulary list.

Focusing exclusively on the meaning of keywords for a student.

Allowing a student extra time to complete an assignment.

Providing a student with assistive technology for writing.

Expecting a student to identify only the hours on a clock.

Changing a student's seating arrangement to improve focus.

Yes

No

Solely relying on the school to determine all necessary supports.

Ensuring all accommodations and modifications are clearly documented.

Avoiding discussions about non-academic needs.

Accepting all suggestions without asking questions.