The purpose of accommodations is to allow an individual with a disability to gain access to content and/or complete assigned tasks. They do not provide a guarantee that the student will earn an "A" or even a passing grade. A teacher must provide all accommodations identified in the IEP. Unless an accommodation directly refers to grading practices, the student’s work should be evaluated the same as the other students within your classroom.

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In most cases, if the accommodations are given AND the student puts forth adequate effort, they should have some level of success in the class. Some level of success can be defined as a passing grade.

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If accommodations are given and the student is putting forth effort but the student is still unsuccessful, the teacher should contact the special education teacher who manages their caseload. The current IEP will be reviewed and amended if deemed necessary.