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Classroom Modifications help English learners (ELs) access grade-level learning without changing the standards they're working toward. This article shows you how to configure the Classroom Modifications section in Form Templates so educators can review, add, or edit those supports directly inside a form.
ℹ️ Note
This article uses the term "Classroom Modifications." Your district or state may use a different label, such as Instructional Modifications, Instructional Accommodations, Classroom Accommodations, Instructional Supports, or Modifications. If you don't see a Classroom Modifications section in the Form Template Builder, check your district's label by navigating to the Admin menu icon > Account Settings > Labels > Terms > Modifications field. For more help, see Configure Account Settings.
For step-by-step instructions on bulk editing and assigning Classroom Modifications through the Student Profile or Student List, see Assign Classroom Modifications/Instructional Supports.
Select a topic below to find the Modifications setup that best fits your district's needs.
- Choose the Right Configuration for Your District
- Update Existing Classroom Modifications Section
- Set Up a Review-Only Classroom Modifications Section
- Set Up an Editable Classroom Modifications Section
- View Historic Classroom Modifications Data
Choose the Right Configuration for Your District
Before building your Form Template, decide whether educators should be able to edit Classroom Modifications inside a form or review them only. The table below maps each scenario to the right setup.
| Should contributors be able to add or edit Classroom Modifications in the form? | ||
| Scenario | Example | Toggle Setting |
| Your district wants educators to review a student's Classroom Modifications inside a form without making changes to the student's profile. | "We want educators to reference a student's Classroom Modifications while completing progress or exited monitoring forms." |
Off |
| Your district wants educators to review, edit, and/or add Classroom Modifications for students inside a form. | "We want educators to edit, delete, and/or assign Classroom Modifications in forms to best support each student." |
On |
Update Existing Classroom Modifications Section
To update an existing Modifications section
- Click the preview on the right (the section with the arrow in the screenshot below) to open up the edit panel on the left.
- Make any necessary adjustments (districts typically adjust the Academic Session each semester or annually).
📝 Edit an existing Classroom Modifications section in the Form Template Builder.
Set Up a Review-Only Classroom Modifications Section
Use this configuration when educators need to reference a student's assigned Classroom Modifications while completing a form, but should not edit or update them. This keeps modifications protected in the student's profile while still surfacing them at the point of need.
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See the written steps below for a full text walkthrough of this process.
To add a review-only Classroom Modifications section to a form template:
- Navigate to the Admin menu icon > Forms Settings > Templates.
- To create a new template, click New.
- To edit an existing template, click the template name.
- For more information on form templates, see Configure Form Templates.
- Search for Classroom Modifications under the Add Section panel. This section may appear as Instructional Modifications, Instructional Accommodations, Classroom Accommodations, Instructional Supports, or Modifications.
- Select Classroom Modifications from the Form section type list under "Determinations."
- (Optionally) add a description.
- Select the Academic Period.
- Leave the Allow contributors to assign and edit toggle turned off.
- [Optional] To include Classroom Modifications from additional academic periods, click Add Academic Period.
- Click Save.
📝 Form Template Builder with Classroom Modifications configured for review only. The toggle is off.
When contributors complete a form that includes this section, they'll see the student's Classroom Modifications for the selected academic period(s) — but won't be able to make changes.
📝 Educator view of the Classroom Modifications review section inside a completed form.
Set Up an Editable Classroom Modifications Section
Use this configuration when educators should be able to add, edit, or delete Classroom Modifications for students directly inside a form. Ellevation supports two assignment methods: for all instructional settings or by subject area.
Add or Edit Classroom Modifications for All Instructional Settings
Classroom Modifications for all instructional settings apply a single set of supports to a student across all of their classes or instructional interactions. This is best suited for elementary students or situations where one set of modifications covers all contexts — for example, K–5 students who receive the same classroom modifications regardless of subject.
To configure this option in a form template:
- Navigate to the Admin menu icon > Forms Settings > Templates.
- To create a new template, click New.
- To edit an existing template, click the template name.
- For more information, see Configure Form Templates.
- Search for Classroom Modifications under the Add Section panel. This section may appear as Instructional Modifications, Instructional Accommodations, Classroom Accommodations, Instructional Supports, or Modifications.
- Select Classroom Modifications from the Form section type list under "Determinations."
- (Optionally) add a description.
- Select the Academic Period.
- Set the Allow contributors to assign and edit toggle to on.
- Under How should contributors assign classroom modifications for students, select For all instructional settings.
- [Optional] To include Classroom Modifications from additional or previous academic periods, click Add Academic Period.
- Click Save.
📝 Form Template Builder with Classroom Modifications set to editable for all instructional settings.
When contributors complete the form, they'll see the student's Classroom Modifications for the selected academic period(s) in a table. If no modifications have been assigned, contributors will see "none added." They'll also be able to assign and edit Classroom Modifications for all instructional settings for the selected academic period(s).
Learn how educators complete this section of a form.
Add or Edit Classroom Modifications by Subject Area
Classroom Modifications by subject area allow educators to assign differentiated supports based on course or content area. This is ideal for secondary students who may need different modifications in different classes — for example, unique supports for ELA versus math.
To configure this option in a form template:
- Navigate to the Admin menu icon > Forms Settings > Templates.
- To create a new template, click New.
- To edit an existing template, click the template name.
- For more information, see Configure Form Templates.
- Search for Classroom Modifications under the Add Section panel. This section may appear as Instructional Modifications, Instructional Accommodations, Classroom Accommodations, Instructional Supports, or Modifications.
- Select Classroom Modifications from the Form section type list under "Determinations."
- (Optionally) add a description.
- Select the Academic Period.
- Set the Allow contributors to assign and edit toggle to on.
- Under How should contributors assign classroom modifications for students, select By Subject Area.
- [Optional] To include Classroom Modifications from additional or previous academic periods, click Add Academic Period.
- Click Save.
📝 Form Template Builder with Classroom Modifications set to editable by subject area.
When contributors complete the form, they'll see the student's Classroom Modifications for the selected academic period(s) in a table, organized by subject. If no modifications have been assigned, contributors will see "none added." They'll also be able to assign and edit Classroom Modifications by subject area for the selected academic period(s).
Learn how educators complete this section of a form.
View Historic Classroom Modifications Data
To review a student's past Classroom Modifications, navigate to the Classroom Modifications tab on the student's profile.
- Modifications added before August 12, 2024 display as modifications for "All instructional settings" and appear under the Previously Assigned section.
- Modifications assigned on or after August 12, 2024 display with the assigned academic period and indicate whether they apply to All Instructional Settings or By Subject.
📝 Student Profile Classroom Modifications tab showing both historic and current modification records.
💡 Quick Tip
If you need to track Classroom Modifications outside of forms — for example, to bulk assign supports across a cohort — use the Student Profile or Student List instead. See Assign Classroom Modifications/Instructional Supports for details.