Sample Accommodations and Modifications 

Speech/Language 

  • Provide appropriate model for speech sound production 
  • Model target sound(s) and make sure student is watching your mouth 
  • Cue student to reduce rate of speech when his/her articulation becomes unclear 
  • Language Arts, Reading and English 
  • Give verbal directions in clearly stated steps 
  • Ask student to summarize information to check for understanding 
  • Provide extra example when teaching new vocabulary/concepts 
  • Provide extra response time: 2 minutes 
  • Extend time on task for completion of class assignments by 50% 
  • Extend time on task for completion of homework assignments by 50% 
  • Reinforce assignments with verbal instruction 
  • Explain directions and give concrete examples 
  • All the use of a computer 
  • Ask student to repeat directions back to confirm understanding 
  • Provide visual cues  
  • Provide seating in a separate area of the classroom for less distraction 
  • Provide motivation and verbal rewards on a daily basis 
  • Recommended us of audio books when available 
  • Break down larger reading assignments and check for comprehension 
  • Provide motivation and verbal rewards on a daily basis 
  • Provide verbal praise when appropriate 
  • Give outline as review 
  • Walk by students desk to check for accuracy every 15 minutes 
  • Walk by students desk to check on behavior every 15 minutes 
  • Preferential seating near front of room 
  • Provide extra response time 5 minutes 
  • Ask student yes/no questions 
  • Maintain frequent eye contact 
  • Allow use of tape recorder 
  • Provide visual cues and guides 
  • Provide a set of books for use at home                                                                  
  • Explain directions and give concrete examples 
  • Extend time on task for completion of class assignments by 20 percent 
  • Collaboration Speech Pathologist will collaborate with General and Special Education Staff to monitor student progress  
  • Provide outlines as study guides 
  • Encourage use of computer with grammar and spell check 
  • Provide preferential seating near Positive Peer role models as well as near instructor