Frequently Used Instructional Terms by

Interventions

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:31:43 UTC

Definition: An approach to provide support and assistance to students who may be struggling academically or behaviorally.

Students who will need interventions: not meeting grade-level expectations, learning disabilities, gifted students, behavioral support.

Examples: one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and behavior contracts.

Website: IXL. It is an effective partner for tiered intervention programs.

High leverage/evidence-based practice: RTI. Website: National Center on Response to Intervention.

Differentiation

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:31:50 UTC

Definition: A teaching approach where instructions is tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. It also acknowledges that learners have different learning styles, paces, and level of readiness.

Students who will need differentiation: English language learners, learning disabilities, and gifted and talented students.

Examples: allowing students to choose how they learn, setting up a variety of learning stations, and giving students different versions of assignments.

Website: Edutopia. It is used to help you adjust instruction in response to diverse learners' needs and interests.

High leverage/ evidence-based practice: differentiated instruction. Website: ASCD Differentiated Instruction.

Accommodations

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:32:14 UTC

Definition: A change in the way a student learns or shows their knowledge without changing the content or expectations.

Students who will need accommodations: students with ADHD, dyslexia, mobility impairments, visual impairments.

Examples of accommodations: extended time for testing, priority seating, special lighting, allowed to take breaks.

Website: Education and Behavior. This website lists accommodations for students with learning disabilities.

High leverage/evidence-based practice: Scaffolding. Website: Education Corner Scaffolding.

Adaptations

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:32:23 UTC

Definition: Adjustments made to teaching methods, materials, or the environment to accommodate the needs of the students.

Students who will need adaptations: students with disabilities, students with ADHD, students with autism.

Examples of adaptations: modifications, accommodations, environmental changes, and instructional strategies.

Website: Center for Parent Information and Resources. This website gives information on adaptations and support for modifications and accommodations for students.

High leverage/evidence-based practice: IEPs. Website: Understood IEP Overview.

Modifications

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:32:42 UTC

Definition: Changes being made to what a student is expected to learn and show.

Students who will need modifications: learning disabilities, ADHD, autism.

Examples: reducing the number of materials, providing simplified texts, and adjusting the curriculum to align with a lower skill level.

Website: Understood. This website helps to know what modifications are and gives great examples for them.

High leverage/evidence-based instruction: Assistive technology. Website: CAST Assistive Technology.

Specially Designed Instruction

patiencehoward2000_1 — 2025-08-17 04:33:00 UTC

Definition: Instructional strategies, content, or delivery methods designed to meet the needs of a student with a disability.

Students who need specially designed instruction: students who receive accommodations, modifications, and interventions.

Examples: multisensory instruction, differentiated instruction, and explicit instruction.

Website: UFT. This website gives the definition and lots of important information on specially designed instruction.

High leverage/evidence-based instruction: Co-Teaching Models. Website: IRIS Center Co-Teaching.