IEP Placement: Do Modifications Mean Separate Classrooms
Published: Apr. 14, 2026Updated: Apr. 17, 2026
Karen Cull explains why students can receive supports and modifications in general education and how parents can respond when schools say otherwise. A key tip: ask the team to put their reasoning in writing—it can make all the difference in advocating for your child’s rights.
Learn more about how to troubleshoot inclusion in our 6 Ways to Make Inclusion Work — Real Advice from a Special Education Advocate event recap.
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