Does the parent participate in the decisions made by the IEP team?
Yes, the required IEP team composition ensures that each student’s parent is a participating member of the team. The ramifications of the assessment decisions must be explained to and understood by the student’s parent and the student, if appropriate. Parents are encouraged to request clarification regarding any areas that are not clearly understood through the IEP team discussion. [TOP] Q: What about testing accommodations? A: Accommodations allow students with disabilities an equal opportunity to demonstrate their achievement. Typically, accommodations are classified in these categories: • Timing/scheduling • Setting • Presentation • Response Accommodations should not be used only for participating in an SOL assessment. Testing accommodation selections should be based on those the student needs and uses during classroom instruction and assessments as identified in the IEP. The Virginia Department of Education has developed a list of standard and non-standard accommodations allowed. O
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