Accommodations and supports in an IEP refer to what?

• A. Punishment procedures.
• B. School lunch policies.
• C. Transportation logistics.
• D. Adjustments to teaching methods, materials, or environment to access the curriculum.

Answer: (D)

Accommodations and supports in an IEP are adjustments to how instruction and assessment are delivered so a student can access the curriculum. They change the way learning is presented or demonstrated, not what the student is expected to learn. For example, giving extra time on tests, providing instructional materials in alternative formats, allowing the use of assistive technology, or seating the student where they can concentrate are ways to remove barriers to learning. Supports can also include services or resources that help a student participate and show what they know.

These ideas don’t involve discipline procedures, meal policies, or transportation logistics, which are unrelated to accessing or demonstrating learning.