MODIFICATIONS
What Are Modifications?
Modifications are substantial changes in what a student is expected to learn and demonstrate.
Changes, may be made in the instruction level, the content, or the performance criteria. Such changes
are made to provide a student with meaningful and productive learning experiences, environments, and
assessments that are based on that individual's needs and abilities.
Modifications require a change in the type and amount of work expected of the students. For
example, a student may be working at a lower level than other students in the class. In other
instances, the student may be working on a skill related to the skills upon which other students are
focusing (Pierangelo & Giuliani, 2007).
Modification might include changes in the following.
Instructional level
Content
Performance criteria
Accommodation and Modification Options
Physical Arrangement of the Classroom
 Provide preferential seating (e.g., seated near the front of the room and away from distraction);
such a location helps the student maintain better focus.
Stand near the student when giving instructions.
Have the daily routine in writing where it is easy to see.
Include opportunities for physical activity in the schedule.
 Room decoration should directly relate to current curriculum being taughtallow students to
make and post as much of the material as possible.
Provide student with a stimuli-reduced environment.