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Three different types of accommodations and modifications
Updated: Feb 13, 2022

When it comes to accommodations and modifications in the classroom, there are three main types: academic, behavioral, and environmental. Each type of accommodation can help a student succeed in the classroom setting, but it’s important to know which type will be most beneficial for each individual student.
Special education teachers know that accommodations and modifications can be confusing. There are three main types of accommodations: academic, behavioral, and environmental. Each type can help a student succeed in the classroom setting, but it’s important to know which type will be most beneficial for each individual student.
Here are three points to keep in mind when it comes to choosing the right accommodations and modifications for your students:
Every student is different, so it’s important to tailor accommodations and modifications specifically for each individual student.
Not all students need the same accommodations or modifications in order to be successful in the classroom.
It’s important to keep in mind both the academic and behavioral needs of your students when choosing accommodations and modifications.
Academic Accommodations & Modifications
There are several different types of academic accommodations, but there are three main subcategories:
Read/Write Accommodations
These accommodations typically include alternative methods for taking tests or writing assignments that help students to compensate for any learning or physical disabilities they have.
5 common reading accommodations to include in an IEP
Offering additional time for reading
Providing extra help with reading comprehension
Printing text in a larger typeface
Providing an ESL student with translated texts or materials
Increasing the amount of time students have to complete all assignments
5 common reading accommodations to include in an IEP
Offering additional time for writing
Providing extra help with grammar and punctuation
Allowing students to type their essays instead of hand-writing them
Giving students the opportunity to rewrite essays or drafts multiple times
Letting students know in advance what the essay topic will be
Math Accommodations
These accommodations are similar to read/write accommodations but are used for any learning or physical disabilities involving math skills, including calculating numbers and graphs, adding numbers, subtracting numbers, solving equations, etc.