Accommodations vs. Modifications: A Quick Guide

What’s the difference between an accommodation and a modification?

This free one-page guide provides a simple, visual explanation of accommodations and modifications in education. It shows how accommodations provide support while maintaining the learning expectation, while modifications change the learning expectation itself.

Use this quick reference when discussing student supports, planning educational services, or helping families understand the difference between the two.

Helpful for:
• Families
• Teachers and special educators
• School psychologists and other school support professionals
• IEP and student-support teams

Format: One-page printable PDF
Price: Free