When a student transitions from school to school or grade to grade, a transition meeting may be held between the sending and receiving IEP teams when possible. Student Placement Student placement decisions are made by the IEP team and based on individual need with a requirement for placement in the least restrictive environment. There is a continuum of placement options for students ranging from placement in the regular education class to appropriate supports and services outside the classroom. A child with a disability is not removed from education in age-appropriate general classrooms solely because of needed modifications in the general curriculum. Adaptations are based on an individual's strengths and needs.
Accommodations are provisions made in how a student accesses and demonstrates learning.
These do not substantially change the instructional level, the content of the performance criteria. The changes are made in order to provide a student with access to learning and equal opportunity to demonstrate what is known. Modifications are substantial changes in what a student is expected to learn and demonstrate. It is recommended that a copy of the IEP be given to each teacher working with the student. Staff needs to keep the IEP confidential.