What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in special education?

What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in special education?

• A. Accommodations change the content; modifications change how a student learns.
• B. Modifications change how a student learns or demonstrates knowledge; accommodations change the content.
• C. Accommodations change how a student learns or demonstrates knowledge but not the content; modifications alter the content or performance criteria.
• D. Accommodations and modifications mean the same thing.

Answer: (C)