Supplementary Aids and Services

The IDEA principle requiring that children with disabilities be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. Removal from the general education classroom should only occur when the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes with supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.

The practice of educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms alongside their non-disabled peers, with appropriate supports and services. Inclusion is not just physical placement — it means meaningful participation in the general education curriculum and school community.

Changes in how a student accesses information or demonstrates learning that do not fundamentally alter the curriculum or lower expectations. Examples include extended time on tests, preferential seating, audio books, large print, note-taking assistance, and breaks during tests.