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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow -- would love more insight into practical ways that this will affect life.  If anyone is willing o give specific examples, I'd love to hear more about this.  In some ways, it seems like showing "equal access" is even more loosy-goosy than showing "educational impact."  [/quote]

There are so many examples depending on the diagnosed disability:

Say a child has a disability (ASD, ADHD, SLD) that interferes with the child learning the curriculum or demonstrating his mastery of the curriculum.  Examples: he has difficulty writing down class notes, loses homework and materials for class, or continuously does not finish assessments.  He may be able to pass but has gaps in information that is relevant to course.  If there is a diagnosis for these difficulties and there are accommodations that will support his needs, then those needs should be supported no matter if he is in an on grade level class or an above level class.

Old MCPS Response:  Passing Report Card Grades = No screening, no suspected disability, and no accommodations

New MCPS Response (should be):  Child may have a disability even though he is an above grade level class based on parent and teacher observations, screen, identify, gather data to see if accommodations help, write 504 or IEP (if special education is warranted).[/quote]

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