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8. What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification?While these terms have very distinct meanings, educators frequently use these terms interchangeably.Although there are no legal definitions of the terms modification and accommodation, the followingdefinitions are used in Texas:An accommodation does not change the content expectations for the student;it is intended to reduce or eliminate the effect of the student’s disability.A modification changes the nature of the task or skill.Additionally, TEA’s Division of Federal and State Education Policy has developed a chart titled, “ContentModifications vs. Instructional Accommodations: A Chart to Facilitate Communication.” This chart, whichincludes explanations and examples of content modifications and instructional accommodations can befound on the Texas Project First website at: http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/ModificationAccommodation.html9. How does co-teaching relate to differentiated instruction (DI) and universal design forlearning (UDL)?Co-teaching is a potential method of delivering differentiated instruction and infusing universal design forlearning into the classroom. It does not contradict either one; instead, it compliments them and allowstwo professionals to work together in providing both DI and UDL.10. How should co-teaching be reflected in the IEP?The IEP must define the special education services the student needs, including the frequency,duration, and location of these services. Co-teaching is not a special education service; it is a deliverymodel for an inclusion support service. Therefore, the IEP of a student who needs inclusion supportservices would specify the frequency, duration, and location (which would be general educationclassroom for inclusion support services). The school administration would then determine how thatservice would be provided. For example, it could be an itinerant support model or a co-teach model ofservice delivery.52 | Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines Texas Education Agency / Education Service Center, Region 20
ReferencesDeiker, L. A. (2006) The co-teaching lesson plan book (3rd ed.). Whitefish Bay, WI:Knowledge by Design.Friend, M. (2008). Co-teach! A handbook for creating and sustaining effective partnershipsin inclusive schools. Grensboro, NC: Marilyn Friend, Inc.Friend, M. (2005). The power of 2: Making a difference through co-teaching (2nd ed.).Bloomington, IN: Indiana University.Gately, S.E. and Frank, F.J. (2001). Understanding co-teaching component. TeachingExceptional Children, 33(4), pp. 40-47.O’Connor, K. (2007). A repair kit for grading: 15 fixes for broken grades. Portland, OR:Educational Testing Service.Villa, R.A. and Thousand, J.S. (2005). Creating an inclusive school (2nd ed.). Alexandria,VA: Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.Villa, R.A., Thousand, J.S., and Nevin, A.I. (2004). A guide to co-teaching: Practical tipsfor facilitating learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.©Copyright NoticeThese materials are copyrighted © by and are the property of Education Service Center, Region 20 and theTexas Education Agency and may not be reproduced, distributed, or modified without their written permissionexcept by Texas public school educators under the following conditions:1. any portion reproduced or distributed will be used exclusively for nonprofit educationalpurposes in Texas, and2. no monetary charge is made for the reproduced materials, any documents containingthem, or any activity at which they are distributed; however, a reasonable charge tocover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged.To obtain a license to reprint large quantities or to use the materials in a manner not specified above,contact agc@esc20.net.© Texas Education Agency / Education Service Center, Region 20 Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines | 53
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