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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]An IEP is made to support a students ability to access the curriculum. If your kid is in AP classes, they are more than accessing the curriculum.  Hence, no support required.[/quote]

This is not true. Bright kids who have an IEP and are otherwise qualified for an AP or any advanced class or magnet have a right to the same supports and accommodations in the AP or advanced class.

Whatever accommodations are on the IEP must be delivered in all classes - no exceptions. I have had 2 kids in magnets - 1 with an IEP and 1 with a 504. The AP teacher is obligated to comply with the accommodations.

AP classes are considered part of the curriculum - not “more than the curriculum.”

What kind of “support” does your child need in an AP class, OP?[/quote]

Some might find this controversial but I think if your kid is on a college pathway it is probably reasonable (from a parenting perspective) to start getting them used to a less supportive environment in some of their more challenging academic classes. 504 accommodations are more similar to what will be available at the college level so I didn’t think it was a terrible thing when our kids AP classes weren’t supported.[/quote]

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