Print

Ask the Experts

RTI and Special Education

Can a school district deny allowable testing accommodations when taking the NWEA for students with a documents disability indicating the necessary modifications? Is procedural administration at the transgression of the district, or if the NWEA permits certain accommodations and the IEP demonstrates need, must the  district comply? Who should concerned individuals seek to assist?


Responses Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D, Director of LD Resources and Essential Information, NCLD:

It is the responsibility of the school district to ensure that a student’s IEP is carried out, whether by in-district personnel, related service providers, or personnel performing instruction and/or assessment activities on a contract or  fee-for-service basis. Questions about compliance should be addressed first to school district personnel (in writing) and if a parent still has unresolved concerns, they might want to contact their State Education Agency (SEA). There are also Parent Training & Information Centers (PTI) available to parents in every state, as well as other advocacy groups that can share expertise and experience in matters similar to you. Look for these listings on NCLD’s (free) online Resource Locator.

Have more questions? Read more answers from Ask the Experts.
Back To Top