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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]f this is done, then special ed students will not get accommodations, supplementary aids, etc. during testing. All of these things are part of the special ed service. Special ed service is not just about goals, it encompasses everything the student needs to access the curriculum along with grade level peers[/quote]

What are you prattling on about?  [/quote]

That seems like an unnecessary tone. But, I was responding to a PP who stated that the number of service weeks should be decreased to reflect the PARCC testing period. I stated that if the number of service weeks is changed, schools will be under no obligation to provide accommodations etc. These are considered part of the special education service. So, stating that the schools are being dishonest isn't fair. You can tell them to change the number of service weeks, and I'm sure they will agree, but I want people to understand the implications.[/quote]

I struggle to understand how clarifying in the IEP that services will not be provided during PARCC testing leads to kids not receiving accommodations.  It's not like 'reducing the number of service weeks' would be done with no context and while 'accommodations' fall under the rubric of special ed services, I can't recall any accommodations that are associated with specialized instruction.  If a kid is getting reduced service hours because no SPED staff are available for specialized instruction/related services, he would still be able to get accommodations.  Accommodations don't usually have to be provided by SPED staff.

We have noted in all our IEPs that 'consultations' with the guidance counselors, school psychologists, SLPs, OT/PTs will not be counted as part of service hours.  Clarifying PARCC testing would be no different.  It would be along the lines of "The IEP team agrees that during the period of PARCC testing, students receive limited instruction.  As such, the number of service hours Larlo receives during the period of PARCC (typically 3 weeks in May), may be pro-rated by a factor of X.  Once grade level testing is completed, regular service levels will resume."

I'm sure the statement could be crafted better but you get the idea. [/quote]

So you are asking for it to be reflected in the IEP meeting notes?  Both DC and MoCo (the two PARCC jurisdictions I am familiar with) use online forms that don’t have a space that would allow you to write that.  [/quote]

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