Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Assessing a Student with an IEP I work one-on-one with an ESE student with an IEP to help them academically. However, when it comes to assessing, there is only so much I can do without practically giving him the answer. This student has difficulty focusing and processing and is developmentally delayed. I want to give him more help so that he may understand the assessment better but I also don't want to overstep when their IEP does not offer any further accommodations. What should I do? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) In this case, I would consult with the IEP team regarding the steps of how to better assist the student and the difficulty you have been having when it comes to assessing him or her one on one. I've had similar encounters, however, I've managed to accomodate the student by meeting them were they are. Maybe a formal assessment or checklist may help. My method of teaching/assessing is different than the most common method and it's not conventional because of the audience of students I serve. I use multi-sensory tools as well as tactical strategies to gain the students attention. I hope that the IEP team will give you additional guidance throughout this journey.