Module 9: Education Settings

Objectives

• Take a deeper dive into accommodations and modifications.
• Explore what a Behavior Intervention Plan is.

Video & Transcript

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Introduction

Once your child has their goals set for the year, the discussion will include what accommodations and modifications will be made in order for your child to be successful in reaching their goals. Accommodations allow a student to complete the same assignment or test as other students, but with a change in the timing, formatting, setting, scheduling, response and/or presentation. As we have mentioned in earlier modules, accommodations don’t change what your child is expected to know or learn. Instead, the accommodations allow your child to access the content in a format that works best for them. Simple ideas like using the audio version of a text, using the elevator instead of the stairs, or allowing a child to type instead of handwrite are considered accommodations.

Modifications can also be recommended on an IEP. Modifications make a change to what your child is learning, as compared to their peers. Modifications could change the instructional level, the content or curriculum covered, the performance criteria (objective) and/or the assignment structure. For instance, the class is expected to read a grade level text and write a multiparagraph essay, but your child is expected to read a text that is below grade level and complete a worksheet about the story instead. It is important to be an active listener during this section to be sure you agree to the information being shared. If your child is in need of a behavior intervention, this will be explained, as well.

Resources

Please explore at least one of the resources below to better understand your student’s IEP accommodations and modifications and Behavior Intervention Plan.

Discussion Prompts

1. Describe the difference between accommodations and modifications?
2. Why might accommodations be the best place to start when writing in supports for reaching IEP goals?
3. What does a Behavioral Intervention Plan cover?

Self-Assessment