IEP Instructional and Testing Modification and Accommodation Samples
MODIFICATION and/or
ACCOMMODATION
DEFINITION
Alternate Materials
Different materials
Assistive Technology Device
Using additional resources
(usually electronic)
Alternate to print
Braille/Braille Writer
Computer/Word Processor
Demonstration Teaching
Dictation to a Scribe
Extended Time
Graphic Organizers
Interpreter/Translator
Large Print
Magnification Devices
Marks in Book
Modified Assignment
Alternate to writing (fine
motor skills)
EXAMPLES
Use teacher outline; study
sheets; listen to a recording
instead of reading
Use of a calculator; word
processor instead of writing
Text translated to Braille
Student uses a calculator;
word processor instead of
writing; uses Spell Check
Student demonstrates his Student shows a safe lab
knowledge by performance
procedure
Alternate to writing
Student expresses ideas to an
adult who writes them down
verbatim
More time to complete task
Student finishes task in Study
or test
Skills or Testing Center with
an Assistant
Different way to organize
Use webbing, outlining,
thoughts
diagrams
Hearing impaired
Adult translates to sign
language
Bigger font
Use printer or computer to
enlarge
Used with visual impairments Specialized glasses; closed
circuit TV or monitor; colored
overlays
Writes in book
Student writes in test booklet
or other material to
refresh/organize thoughts
Change or shorten
Use phrases instead of
assignment; modified in
sentences; use a web outline
length but covering all course instead of paragraphs;
objectives
complete 10 problems
instead of 20
Modified Blueprint (OCS
Students)
Blueprint objectives modified
based on student ability level
Modified Grading
Increase grading; increments;
do not count spelling
More than one test session;
extra time
Multiple Test Sessions
Portfolio
Samples of student work
Preferential Seating
Physical placement of
student; Quiet space in room
Test items are read to
student
Reads Test Aloud
Study Guide
Outline of what needs to be
studied
Testing in a Separate Room
Alternate setting; quiet, less
stimulating
Testing in a Small Group
Student tests in a room with
15 people or less
Student may participate in all
class activities; only graded
on high-lighted objectives on
blueprint; student takes a
teacher made final exam
10 point scale; grade 50% of
assignments
Student can complete test in
Study Skills or Testing Center;
student can stay after school
to finish test
Writing samples; responses
to comprehensive questions;
samples of student’s typing
ability; log of student
progress
Away from distractions, may
recommend near teacher
Adult reads test questions to
student (does not explain
questions)
Teacher handout of
important points, definitions,
tables, charts
Student can go to Study Skills
class or Testing Center to
take test
Student can go to Study Skills
class or Testing Center to test
Codes: EC Testing Modifications on IEP
SRM=Testing small group (separate setting)
EXT=Extended Time
RAE=Read aloud everything
RAL=Read aloud by student request
MRK=Marks answers in book
MLT=Multiple testing sessions
TRD=Dictionary/electronic translator (LEP students)
June 2015