How is ny disabled son graded when he is in a regular 2nd grade class whith an iep?

Question

my sons teacher gives him regular 2nd grade work and tests and he has an iep which the special education teacher also gives him he has an iep he always fails the regular 2nd grade tests and passes the special education tests then they take the average of the 2 tests and give him that grade is that how the iep works

Answer 1

Is the gen. ed. teacher giving him the appropriate accomodations when he takes the tests?

Answer 2

You should have a copy of the IEP.  If not ask and they must provide you a copy.  Everything should be spelled out in the IEP, if not you may want to call a meeting so that it is spelled out in the IEP.

Answer 3

That doesn't sound right to me.  If he is receiving testing modifications, that should be the only test grade.

If I were you, I would call an IEP meeting and have them explain exactly what is going on as far as how much time he spends in special ed., who is responsible for grades, and why he is getting failing test grades.  If he's failing, then he needs modifications in the regular classroom.  If they do not answer you questions satisfactorily, then you should get an advocate.  Good luck!

Answer 4

The teacher MUST, by law, grade him the same way that she grades all her other students UNLESS something different in specified in the IEP. You don't have to call an IEP meeting to have it spelled out as long as you want him graded differently. If you are unhappy/dissatisfied with the grading current grading system, you should call an IEP meeting.

His not passing these tests is not an issue of grading. It is an issue of an inappropriate IEP. He should be succeeding with an IEP. He should be making "measurable progress" with an IEP. If he is failing every test, either the tests are not testing his knowledge and progress OR the tests are too difficult for his current level. This is the issue to call an IEP meeting for.

Answer 5

I have learning disabilities. In school I went to my special education teacher to take a test from my graded  teacher. You can requested that he can take the test  in his special education teacher. I found it much easier to take the test in my special education class then my regular classes. The teacher can work with your son to understand the questions.

I hope that I was helpful.

Answer 6

Grading should be DEFINED in the IEP.  If it is not defined how he will be graded - ask for a meeting and have it included.

If your student spends most of his time in regular education and is exposed to the curriculum in a manner that 'fits' his disability catagory - then it is appropriate that he be tested with them - with some modifications typically that would be extended time, taking tests in a quiet location, having test questions read to him etc.

The problem now is that with the NCLB testing requirements - they - the schools - are mandated to test everyone the same.  Lots of Special Ed advocacy groups are in favor of this because they believe it ensures that their student will get more individualized instruction.  In reality if your student has to take a test in 4th grade math - statewide - and they have not been exposed to the material because they are at a functional level of 1st grade - that doesn't help anyone.

In any event - ask the case manager to codify what accomodations your student needs and has on his IEP and determine how grades are given.  Everyone should be on the same page and understand.