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.
