2.4 Know Your Accommodations & Modifications

Assignment 2.4—Know Your Accommodations and Modifications

Purpose:  As a student you need to understand and be able to share the accommodations and modifications needed to succeed in different environments.  

Instructions:  

Part A: 

View “Introduction to Accommodations” PowerPoint

Research any unknown words and add to your vocabulary sheet. 

Part B:   

Use the Google Slides information, Accommodation vs Modification Worksheet and I-9 from your current IEP or list of your own current accommodations and modifications as a reference for discussion and reflection.  Follow up with creating your own accommodation card. 

Part A:

• View the "Introduction to Accommodations” Google Slides

• Research any unknown words and add to your vocabulary.  

• Discussion: 

Guiding Questions: 

1. How are accommodations and modifications the same?  How are they different? 

2. When should you request an accommodation?  What would that look like for a class? What would it look like for a job? 

3. What are some things necessary when you request an accommodation? 

4. What would be your plan B if an accommodation request is denied? 

5. What are the three things to know about your accommodations and modifications?  

Part B:

Use the Google Slide information, Accommodation vs Modification Worksheet and the I-9 from your current IEP or list of your own current accommodations and modifications as a reference for discussion and reflection.  Follow up with creating your own accommodation card. 

Learn About Accommodations and Modifications

• Read over the Accommodations vs Modification worksheet

• Review your IEP I-9 (or list of accommodations and modifications) 

Small Group Discussion, Pair Share or Individual Reflection: 

Guiding Questions

• Do the accommodations and modifications listed match the areas you are struggling in?

• What accommodations/modifications would help you complete the work, focus, etc. in the classes you are struggling in?

• How are your accommodations or modifications different now than in elementary school? 

• What accommodations or modifications will be realistic in your future?  

• What could you share at your IEP meeting about what you need for accommodations or modifications to be successful and reach your postsecondary goals?  

Accommodation Cards: 

• Review the samples 

• Create your own accommodation card or other way to share your needs for accommodations or modifications.  Use rubric as a guide. 

• Choose someone to practice sharing these with, i.e. teacher, parents, school counselor. 

Accommodation Card Rubric 

Content                                                                                  YES                                          NO

Disability stated

Effect(s) of disability on learning stated

At least 2 accommodations listed to be successful

Presentation is neat and legible

Student Name:

Person Accommodation Card was shared with:  

Comments: 

2.4 Accommodation Slides for Self-Advocacy

2.4 Accommodations vs Modification Worksheet

Student Accommodation Cards