accomodations vs modifications

No they are not the same if you let your child’s school curriculum get modifications they will not be able to receive a regular diploma at graduation only a occupational diploma, if you receive accommodations your child is actually doing grade level work just not as much work and they can still receive a regular diploma at graduation. Some junior colleges accept occupational diplomas but most 4 year colleges will not accept this type of diploma. I hope this helps some.

Accomodations means that child can do grade level work but needs extra help like extended time on tests, larger print, fewer problems, preferential seating. My son gets extended time on standardized testing and sits in the front of class.

Modifications means child is doing different work. My son has a modified spelling program because he is not near grade level.

Beth

Let’s clarify this by state, please. In New Jersey, it does not matter whether a student is in an in-class support setting, reource room or an out of district placement, upon meeting their graduation requiremnts, they will receive the EXACT same diploma as every other student who graduates from the sending district’s high school program. This has been a battle for years… there is no indication on the diploma that this is a classified student. ( I did not write the law, so don’t shoot the messenger!) Under section 504 accommodations include: the removal of physical barriers, seating placement, extended time for testing, testing modifcations, adjusted class schedules, the use of aids such as tape recorders, calculators, computers, 504 services such as OT, PT, health monitoring and of course modification of the curriculum.
A modification is a limited change… it may be a shortned assignment, it may be change in curriculum. An accomodation is supplying something to satisfy a need.. such as glasses for the far sighted, a hearing aide, books on tape etc. A lot of information, but I hope that it helps

Modification is an accomodation… there are times that the child is doing the same work… it just may be that they have extra time or they or doing less of it…

In Florida, I believe there are 3 diplomas:

1) A general diploma;
2) A special ed diploma - Is this what Teresa meant when she said an “occupational” diploma?; and
3) A “certificate of attendance” a/k/a a “Thanks for Coming Diploma” by some very weary moms.

Please Florida moms, correct me if I’m wrong. I HOPE I am

Unfortunately, those who received a certificate of attendance are no better off than those who drop out of high school. They can’t get jobs; they can’t get any further training that would make it possible to find work. It’s my feeling that if a student is going to get a certificate, he may as well drop out and study for the GED.

Kathy G.

Leah-FL wrote:
>
> In Florida, I believe there are 3 diplomas:
>
> 1) A general diploma;
> 2) A special ed diploma - Is this what Teresa meant when
> she said an “occupational” diploma?; and
> 3) A “certificate of attendance” a/k/a a “Thanks for Coming
> Diploma” by some very weary moms.
>
> Please Florida moms, correct me if I’m wrong. I HOPE I am

n/t