Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Yes. Accommodations can be part of an IEP.
An important distinction is that accommodations are not what makes a student eligible for an IEP. An IEP is for a student who meets IDEA's eligibility requirements and needs special education and related services. An IEP can include specially designed instruction plus accommodations, related services, behavioral supports, modifications, and other individualized supports.
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