Synonyms
Definition
Classroom accommodations are adjustments made in the classroom that allow students with special needs to participate in regular education. These accommodations remove the barriers that would otherwise impede a child’s ability to participate due to the nature of the disability. Accommodations and modifications are often used interchangeably. However, they have slightly different connotations. Modifications alter the nature of the classroom including standards and expectations. Accommodations remove barriers without altering what is expected and being measured.
Description
Who are These Accommodations for?
For students who have disabilities and meet criteria for an individualized education plan (IEP) under The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA) typically have accommodations written in the IEP. These are individualized accommodations that have been identified as being essential in educating the particular student. For...
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Brady, K. P. (2004). Section 504 student eligibility for students with reading disabilities: A primer for advocates. Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 20, 305–329.
Horvath, L. S., Kampfer-Bohach, S., & Kearns, J. F. (2005). The use of accommodations among students with deafblindness in large-scale assessment systems. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 16, 177–187.
Ketterlin-Geller, L. R., Alonzo, J., Braun-Monegan, J., & Tindal, G. (2007). Recommendations for accommodations: Implications of (in)consistency. Remedial and Special Education, 24, 194–206.
Soukup, J. H., Wehmeyer, M. L., Bashinski, S. M., & Bovaird, J. A. (2007). Classroom variables and access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities. Exceptional Children, 74, 101–120.
Additional Resources
Bateman, B., & Herr, C. (2006). Writing measureable IEP goals and objectives. Verona, WI: Attainment Publication.
Siegel, L. M. (2007). The complete IEP guide: How to advocate for your special ed child (5th ed.). San Francisco: Nolo Publication.
Classroom interventions for children with ADD & learning disabilities. http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/teacher.shtml
Learning Disabilities Resource
Accommodations and Modifications Law
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
About this entry
Cite this entry
Konstam, E., Neuhaus, D. (2011). Accommodations, Classroom. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_25
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_25
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-77579-1
Online ISBN: 978-0-387-79061-9
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science