To the extent possible, all students with disabilities shall participate in the student accountability promotion standards program. Students with disabilities may be exempted form the student accountability promotion standards program by the Individualized Education Program Team, including the principal or school district representative, if it is determined by the team that the students do not have the ability to participate in the State Standard Course of Study. However, they shall be enrolled in a functional curriculum and demonstrate acceptable outcomes on alternative assessments. All services are offered are in addition to the special education services provided to the student. The Board of Education acknowledges the need for thoughtful decisions in the matter of retaining students.
Teachers are responsible for the early identification of any student considered at risk.
By the end of the first grading period, students who are falling behind should be identified for possible retention and provided with appropriate intervention strategies. Parents will be notified in writing at the time of identification. Each school will develop and provide intervention strategies specifically designed to increase grade level proficiency.