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[quote=Anonymous][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]

This is ridiculous. Our kids disabilities don't improve over time and don't go away. The goal is for our kids to learn and access the content. My kids are out of college now but both the huge state school one kid went to and the small private my other kid went to provided the same accommodations. [/quote]

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