Frequently Used Instructional Terms by Brenda Ledezma

Interventions

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Intervention means to targeted skills used to support students. That struggle in math, reading, writing, social studies and science

Differentiation

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Differentiation is to create a instruction that meet the needs of a diverse group of students. The instruction will still meet the requirements to earn the same core concept and skill.

Accommodations

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An accommodation is a way to help students with disabilities learn and show what they know, by changing how they're taught or tested

Adaptations

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Adaptations help tailor learning experiences to fit individual students' requirements, ensuring they can access and engage with the curriculum.

Modifications

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Modification means that a student is not expected to have the same outcome like the his/her peers.

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

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Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) means customizing teaching methods, materials, or approaches to fit the individual needs of students with disabilities.

Intervention

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 00:56:54 UTC

When students struggle in school, interventions offer targeted support to get them back on track.

Differentiation

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 00:58:22 UTC

Differentiation applies to all students

Accommodation

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If students who are taking the STAAR and TELPAS with disabilities or without disabilities who require adjustments to standard testing conditions.

Adaptations

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Adaptation applies to students with disabilities. Students who receive adaptations are students who have an IEP or 504 plan.

Modification

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Modifications apply to students who require more accommodations to take part in the general curriculum.

Specially designed instruction (SDI)

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 01:10:27 UTC

SDI apply to students with a disabilities who have an IEP and receive any services.

Intervention

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 01:35:11 UTC

3 Examples of intervention are

one-on-one tutoring

Small group instruction

Differentiated instruction

Differentiation

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3 examples of differentiation are

Tiered assignments
Varied learning activities
Flexible Grouping

Accommodation

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3 examples of Accommodation are

Preferential seating
Extended time
Assistive technology

Adaptations

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3 examples of adaptation are

Oral Presentations
Offer quite spaces
Provide alternative input formats

Modification

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 01:43:08 UTC

3 examples of modifications are

Alternative assignments to lower level
Reducing homework
Modified grading criteria

Specially designed instruction (SDI)

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3 examples of Specially designed instruction (SDI) are

Adapting content
Adjust delivery
Modifying methodology

Effective Intervention in Education

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 14:21:29 UTC

This website discusses what is intervention in education and how frustrating it is for a child when they display concerning behaviors. Furthermore, this website talks about the most commonly used intervention strategies. For example,

Behavior Interventions
Collaborative Interventions
One- to-One Interventions
Social, Emotional, and Wellbeing Interventions

The Educator’s Guide: 10 Easy-to-Implement Differentiation Strategies

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 14:26:52 UTC

This website discusses how differentiation strategies are used for teaching methods to meet the diverse learning needs, styles, and abilities of students, promoting a more inclusive and effective classroom. Though time-consuming, techniques like learning stations, varied assessments, and the use of visuals and technology help engage students and support their academic growth.

Accommodations: What they are and how they work

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 14:30:08 UTC

This article explains that accommodations are adjustments made to help individuals with learning and attention issues access the same educational or workplace opportunities as others. These changes don't alter the content or expectations but adjust how tasks are performed, such as providing extra time, altering the environment, or offering alternative formats like audiobooks.

9 Types of Lesson Adaptations

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 15:02:48 UTC

This website discusses how there are more than one adaptation that we can apply in our classroom. We need to consider the size of the assignment, Time, Support, input, Output, Difficulty, participation, alternate and Curriculum when making adapttions

What are academic modifications?

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 15:08:34 UTC

This article expresses what modifications are in an academic setting. For example, Modifications change the expectation of what a student is expected to learn. If a student is struggling to do multiplications then that's where the modification comes in. This specific student will be learning addition and subtraction.

Specially Designed Instruction

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 15:16:54 UTC

This article discusses who qualifies for a Specially Designed Instruction as well as which administrators look for student who need a SDI. Furthermore, the article also talks about how SDI can be provided for more than one domain.

Evidence-Based Interventions Under the ESSA

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 15:28:39 UTC

Intervention is routed under the No child left Behind (NCLB). Furthermore, this article expresses how there are 4 Tiers of evidence.

Rock Your Classroom Focus on Differentiated Instruction

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-20 23:53:34 UTC

This website offers educators practical strategies for tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students, particularly those with disabilities. This guide serves as a professional development tool, providing educators with evidence-based practices to create inclusive and effective learning environments.

Educational Accommodations for Students With Disabilities: Two Equity-Related Concerns

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-21 00:03:49 UTC

This website expresses how educational accommodations can both promote and hinder equity for students with disabilities. It discusses the potential for accommodations to either level the playing field or inadvertently reinforce existing disparities, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation to ensure fairness and inclusivity in educational settings.

Making Adaptations Tip Sheet

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-21 00:15:15 UTC

This website discusses how teacher can use the tip sheet to collaborate with families and other professionals. This will give all children the opportunities to participate in early childhood programs. Finally the tip sheet gives educators a head start to modify their teaching practice to support the diverse needs of students.

Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-21 00:16:35 UTC

This website emphasizes the importance of individualized adaptations in the classroom to enhance learning experiences and outcomes for students with diverse needs.Additionally, the resource provides practical examples and considerations for educators to implement these strategies in inclusive educational settings.

SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION:A Resource for Teachers

brendaledezma2 — 2025-04-21 00:31:47 UTC

This resource shows examples of specially designed instruction. In addition this website shows the content, research based methodology and delivery instruction of a Specially designed instruction.

Resources

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Hawthorne, H. (2021). Interventions in education | importance, types & strategies. The Hub | High Speed Training. https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/effective-interventions-in-education/

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Voyager Sopris Learning. (2023, November 10). The Educator’s Guide: 10 Easy-to-Implement Differentiation Strategies. Www.voyagersopris.com. https://www.voyagersopris.com/vsl/blog/the-educators-guide-10-easy-to-implement-differentiation-strategies

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Lee, A. M. I. (n.d.). Accommodations: What They Are. Www.understood.org. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/accommodations-what-they-are-and-how-they-work

DeLussey, S. (2021, August 26). 9 Types of Adaptations. The Intentional IEP. https://www.theintentionaliep.com/9-types-of-adaptations/

Lee, A. (n.d.). What Are Academic Modifications? Www.understood.org. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/modifications-what-you-need-to-know

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‌Council for Exceptional Children. (2024). Specially designed instruction. Council for Exceptional Children. https://exceptionalchildren.org/topics/specially-designed-instruction

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