What do you do to accommodate a student with an IEP?

Here are some examples of possible accommodations for an IEP team to consider, broken into six categories:

Presentation: Provide on audio tape.
Response: Allow for verbal responses.
Timing: Allow frequent breaks.
Setting: Provide preferential seating.
Test Scheduling.
Other.

What are some accommodations for students?

Setting accommodations

Work or take a test in a different setting, such as a quiet room with few distractions.
Sit where they learn best (for example, near the teacher)
Use special lighting or acoustics.
Take a test in a small group setting.

What are IEP accommodations?

When a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan , you’ll likely hear the word accommodation. An accommodation changes how a student learns the material. A modification changes what a student is taught or expected to learn.

What are the four accommodation categories?

Accommodations are typically grouped into four categories: presentation, response, setting, and timing and scheduling.

Can a student with an IEP get an F?

The short answer is yes. An IEP does not guarantee that a child will not fail a grade. Nor is there any wording in IDEA that prohibits a school from failing a child because they have an IEP. So let’s just put that to rest.

Can a student with an IEP be held back?

Yes, students with disabilities may be retained; however, careful consideration in the development, implementation, and revision of the student’s individualized education program (IEP) should prevent student failure in most cases.

Is an IEP considered special needs?

A child who has difficulty learning and functioning and has been identified as a special needs student is the perfect candidate for an IEP. Kids struggling in school may qualify for support services, allowing them to be taught in a special way, for reasons such as: learning disabilities.

Does ADHD qualify as special needs?

ADHD is among the most thoroughly medically-researched and documented psychiatric disorders. ADHD qualifies as a disability under the Other Health Impairment (OHI) category of special-education law and as a disability under Section 504.