Accommodations List

Below is a list of accommodations that might be accessed by students with IEPs. This list, along with descriptions of each accommodation, are included as an appendix in IEP Questions and Answers: A Parent's Guide to Achieving a Successful IEP.

Key Accommodations:

Calculator
Extra Time
Flexible/Alternative setting
Flexible Scheduling
Rephrased Directions

Other Accommodations:

Testing
Allow Redo/Retake of Tests
Alternative Text
Dictate Answers
Familiar Test Administrator
Large Print Text
Math Tables/Manipulatives
Oral Testing
Questions Read Aloud
Revised Test Directions

Materials
Access to Computer/Word Processor
Audio Recorder
Consumable Workbook/Handouts
Large Print Text/Materials
Modified Worksheets
Modified Test Format
Number line
Prior Notice of Tests/Quizzes
Spell Check

Classwork
Based on Modified Expectations
No Handwriting Penalty
No Spelling Penalty

Classroom
Assignment Notebook
Daily Assignment List
Daily Homework List
Extra Space
Post Assignments
Post Routines
Preferential Seating
Provide Outlines

Teaching Techniques
Break Down Large Projects to Smaller Steps
Check Work in Progress
Cues/Gestures
Extra Practice
Highlight Key Words
Immediate Feedback
Monitor Assignments
Note Taker
One Page given at a time
Pre-Teach Content
Provide Models
Provide Vocabulary Word Bank
Repeat Instructions
Review Directions
Review Sessions
Student Restates Information
Study Guides
Study Partner
Visual Reinforcement