Accommodations

Accommodations are supports and services provided to help a student access the general education curriculum and validly demonstrate learning.

Examples of accommodations

Presentation

• Audio-version of textbook
• Large Print
• Magnification devices
• Visual Cues
• Written Notes
• Outlines

Response

• Use of calculator
• Scribe
• Word processor

Scheduling

• Extended time to take a test or finish homework
• Multiple or frequent breaks
• Test over multiple days

Setting

• Preferential seating
• Taking tests in a distraction-free room

Virginia Department of Education – Twice Exceptional Interventions Guide