![]() You should ask all of these questions during IEP meetings. Modifying curriculum may put your child on an alternate diploma or life skills track. If you think that your child needs modifications, you should take your time and research it properly. Despite whatever specific learning disability your child has, they have a right to perform at their maximum level of achievement. Many schools would prefer to reduce expectations instead of presuming competence. Too often, I see schools offering to modify the curriculum instead of adding more needed supports and services. Do you think that with the proper supports and services, that your child CAN learn the same curriculum as their peers? Then I would continue to push for that. Because here’s the thing, and it’s a problem that I see repeatedly. Parents–read this paragraph several times. The student learns the same theme/unit but is provided with different tasks and expectations.It should be the same content and the same quality, it may not be the same quantity. ![]() Modifying a curriculum means changing the core program by using a parallel curriculum that does not include all grade-level standards. ![]() Instead, it creates a learning environment for that specific student. A modification should not alter content knowledge. Program modifications may be used to describe a change in the curriculum or measurement of learning. Examples include a note taker assignment of paraprofessional staff ( or a one-to-one teacher aide or assistant) or study guide outlines of key concepts. Supplementary aids and services means aids, services and other supports to enable students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate in the least restrictive environment. What are Supplementary Aids and Services on the IEP?įrom IDEA: Supplementary aids and services means aids, services, and other supports that are provided in regular education classes, other education-related settings, and in extracurricular and nonacademic settings, to enable children with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled children to the maximum extent appropriate in accordance with §§300.114 through 300.116. This month, I will have several more blog posts and IEP podcasts coming out explaining the various components of the IEP.
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