An accommodation changes how information and concepts are presented or practiced ensuring that each student has the opportunities and support needed to learn. Accommodations do not reduce the learning expectations and should be chosen based on the student’s individual needs and not applied arbitrarily to all MLs. Accommodations are not to be viewed as an advantage to the student; accommodations provide access to the content for the student.
Accommodations:
- Provide access to grade-level curriculum;
- Alter the environment, not the curriculum;
- Do not change the learning outcomes;
- Happen in the content-area classroom; and
- Should not impact grading, though how learning is assessed may change.
Description
With this accommodation, any verbal instructions will be paired with written instructions as well.
Examples:
A teacher assigns a project and provides written instructions for completing the task. The teacher also reads the instructions and provides an oral explanation of the project, ensuring the student understands what is expected.
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Teacher |
Student |
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The teacher is providing instructions written on SmartBoard, Google Classroom, whiteboard, etc. |
The student will listen to the instructions while also reading the instructions the teacher has provided. |
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Teacher |
Student |
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“I’m going to read the directions. You can see the instructions here too.” |
"Can you read the instructions, please?" |
| Recommended Domain(s) |
Recommended Level(s) |
| Listening, Reading |
Entering (1) through Developing (3) |
Scaffolding
When should the accommodation be removed?
The Permit Student Errors accommodation may be removed when the student demonstrates accurate spelling and grammar after instruction. Most MLs do not require the permit student error accommodation beyond the Emerging level (2), but some students occasionally require this accommodation through the Developing level (3). If you have questions, or feel your ML requires a change in their ILAP regarding this accommodation, please reach out to the Multilingual Learner Program Specialist (MLPS) in your building to discuss the student's needs.
