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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP replying back, this is a private school as we're no longer in the area.  And I can't believe that I missed that the school's new IEP format has a boilerplate checkbox for use of computer which then says that no spellcheck, grammar check, cut and paste will be provided. These are all common tools DD uses for classwork with her teacher's knowledge.

But since the official IEP excludes the tools, they are digging in.  The compromise we've negotiated allows her to use a computer with electronic copies of her references so she can use her screen reader.  They will also do a screen recording to be able to verify that she isn't accessing anything she shouldn't.

How do other's accommodations read for dyslexic/ dysgraphic students?

When we were in FCPS she had the following:
-respond using Word Processor
-spell checker
But that was for 2nd grade and there was no grammar check in common use at the time.

I'm curious how the standards for accommodations are evolving.[/quote]

Accommodations aren’t an “out” they’re supposed to be utilized for a short time while the child learns new skills and no longer needs to accommodation. [/quote]

It depends on the disability. A kid in a wheelchair will always need the elevator; they aren't going to learn to walk. My kid with slow processing speed will always need extra time on tests; she isn't going to learn to go faster. People don't outgrow their disabilities.

OP, one possible accommodation for you is no points taken off for spelling (unless it's a spelling test).[/quote]

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