Accommodations, Modifications, and The Common Core EDPL 625 Common Core and the Special Education Student, Chapter 8 Lina Durazo and Marisol Guillen

21 st Century Learning Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Universal access design requires accommodations for ALL students Higher Level Text Complexity= More and varied types of accommodations for students with disabilities. Common Core and IDEA

What is the intent of each? COMMON CORE Culture of High Expectations Supports and Services Maintain Rigor while providing Access for ALL Learners IDEA Reach High Academic Standards Supports and Accommodations Enable Access to the General Education Curriculum

Common Core and Rigor MISCONCEPTION: Rigor- Causes fear of failure Effect- Content is reduced REALITY: Rigor= High classroom expectations Instructional effectiveness High Assessment practices

Access, Support, and Accommodations CCSS ELA Intro.: “Teachers are free to provide students with whatever tools and knowledge their professional judgment and experience identify as most helpful for meeting the goals set out in the standards.” UDL (Universal Design for Learning) strategies and supports are not only acceptable, they are highly encouraged as a means of ensuring that Special Education students have maximum access to the curriculum.

Accommodations vs. Modifications Accommodations= academic alternatives that do not change the standards Modifications= academic alternatives that do change the standards

Determining UDL, Accommodations, and/or Modifications 1)Deconstruct the Standard 2)Determine Essential Elements (based in individual Needs) 3)Determine UDL, Supports, Accommodation and/or Modifications (see page 157)

Figure 8.2: Deconstruction of a Writing Standard

Figure 8.3: Determining Appropriate Accommodations While Preserving the Rigor of CCSS

Determining Individual Student Accommodations 3 Accommodation Factors: Essential Construct of Standard Universal Access & Supports built in to lesson Based on individuals’ needs IEP Accommodations are guide

Lina Figure 8.4: Determining Accommodations

Examples of Accommodation Planning for Specific Students: Sammy, 8 th grade, Autism 1.Reads at grade level 2.Struggles with comprehension in reading and writing 3.Difficulty organizing thoughts 4.Unable to write coherent assignments

Example of Accommodation Determination: Daniel Daniel, 3 rd Grade, OHI (Other Health Impaired) 1.Difficulty telling time (to the hr. or half hr.) 2.Impacts his ability to be independent 3.Math Skills are average

Chapter Summary Common Core= technology and accommodations to ensure universal access Universal Design for Learning= For ALL Ultimate Goal= College and Career success (use many accommodations common in the workplace)