Who decides whether my child needs an accommodation or modification?
Your child’s IEP team, of which you are an important member, makes the decision (the assessments are not given in K, 1st, and 12th grades) on how your child should participate in the assessments. Accommodations or modifications used in the classroom should be used on assessments, if appropriate. The goal is to “level the playing field” and not give an unfair advantage. Accommodations or modifications should be based on the individual student’s needs and help students with disabilities show what they can do. How do I know my child has had the opportunity to learn the California Academic Content Standards? Schools are required to provide curriculum and teacher training aligned to the California Academic Content Standards. In addition, your child’s IEP team should determine what additional instruction on the California Academic Content Standards is needed for your child. Your child’s IEP should reflect the California Academic Content Standards for special emphasis in his or her goals and
