What are some examples of curriculum modifications?
• Materials can be shortened, modified, or replaced with another assignment or activity. • Tests can be presented and given in a variety of ways (oral, written). • For the purpose of grading, the value of daily assignments and exams can be altered to suit the child’s level of academic performance. • Assistive technology devices and services can be provided to modify a part of or the entire curriculum. 5. Is language such as “curriculum will be modified as needed” adequate to address this area of need for a student in the IEP? No. The IEP team needs to address and describe those areas of curriculum that need to be modified, how they will be modified, and by whom. In other words, *he IEP should describe a comprehensive process for considering and implementing necessary modifications rather than simply describing individual modifications. 6. Can the grading system of a district or a specific teacher be modified? Yes. As with other modifications, the team should discuss the appropriateness
