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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You will only get an IEP if specialized instruction is warranted. A reduced workload can be an accommodation or a modification. It would be a 504 accommodation if the standard that the student is working towards is the same. If the standards are altered, it is then a modification and would only be available with an IEP. If the student is able to demonstrate above grade level understanding while completing less work, it sounds like an accommodation through a 504 plan is acceptable since he is meeting the grade level standard or greater.[/quote]

OP here, I think that he is going to need to use a fair amount of technology to be able to participate in middle school and high school, [b]and he's going to need instruction in order to use it.  Is that specialized instruction?  [/b]

I also think that the line on when changes to workload become modifications rather than accommodations is blurry.  Skipping some homework assignments, or some math problems on a homework assignment -- that's clearly accommodation.  Being allowed to turn in a major paper that's 2 pages instead of 5, or an outline instead of a paper, -- that's less clear to me.  And he needs the latter and not just the former.

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MCPS is not going to provide instruction on how to use technology.  Been fighting for this for years and have gotten nowhere.  We now pay two private instructors.  In fact, you can't even count on MCPS personnel to be competent in your child's technology (AAC programs).[/quote]

OP here, unfortunately what you write matches my experience.  I agree that I wouldn't count on MCPS to do this well, but I was thinking of it as justification for an IEP.  I think he's complex enough, that likely he will be able to qualify for an IEP, even in MCPS.

Having said that, they're moving to the area so they can choose to live wherever.  Where would people move with a kid like this?  I've probably heard more good things about Howard County than anywhere else.  Anyone know how they are on allowing modified assignments for a diploma track kid?  [/quote]

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