Adaptations include accommodations and modifications. Adaptations are based on an individual student s strengths and needs.
Accommodations are provisions made in how a student accesses and demonstrates learning.
These do not substantially change the instructional level, the content or the performance criteria. The changes are made in order to provide a student equal access to learning and equal opportunity to demonstrate what is known. Modifications are substantial changes in what a student is expected to learn and to demonstrate. Changes may be made in the instructional level, the content or the performance criteria. Such changes are made to provide a student with meaningful and productive learning experiences, environments, and assessments based on individual needs and abilities.