1. Accommodations and Modifications
Presented by:
Cowan Ave Elementary
Special Education Personnel

2. Agenda What are accommodations and modifications?
Classroom Accommodations and Modifications
CST/CAT 6 Assessments Accommodations and Modifications
At Home Accommodations and Modifications
Questions and Concerns

3. Accommodations/Modifications
Extended time
Highlight text
Chunking
Use manipulatives
Use visual aids
Pre-teach vocabulary
Color code words
Read passages aloud (Math)
Shortened Assignments
Modifications
Read passages aloud (Reading)
Out of grade level work
Altered assignments
Calculators
Spell Check

4. How are accommodations used in the classroom?
Taught to student
Implemented
Review and Evaluate
Change, if needed
Implement Again

5. CST/CAT Accommodations/Modifications
Extended time for CST
Read aloud Math ONLY
Small group setting
Noise buffers
Large Print
Extended time
Supervised breaks
Modifications
Calculators
Read text aloud during reading
Arithmetic Tables
Spell Check
Math Manipulatives

6. Do modifications change my child’s grade or test results?
Yes, a modification can change a child’s grade or test result
Why?
Do all children with an IEP have modifications?

7. At Home Have a set time and place for homework
Incorporate child’s learning style
Create an organization system
Use highlights
Play games
Read math problems aloud
Have student verbally compose essays
Have them complete a limited number of problems

8. Contact Information
Ms. Johnson/Ms. Webb
Cowan Ave. Elementary
(310)
Ms. Hecht