3.3.1 Accommodation vs. Modification

  • Accommodations change how a student learns the material.
    • An accommodation can be made for any student, not just students with a 504, Program Service Plan (PSP) or an IEP. An accommodation does not alter what the student is expected to learn. An accommodation makes learning accessible to the student and allows the student to demonstrate what he/she knows.
  • A modification changes what a student is taught or expected to learn.
    • Modifications are generally made for students with significant cognitive or physical disabilities. A modification does alter content knowledge expectations as well as assessment administration practices.
    • assessment administration practices.