Albuquerque Public Schools
6I - Supplementary Aids and Services October 2012
Notice: This policy was reviewed, revised, and/or renamed. We provide this revision for historic purposes only. Please see our current policies and procedural directives.
The IEP shall include a statement of the supplementary aids and services, based on peer-reviewed research to the extent practicable, to be provided to the child, or on behalf of the child. (34 C.F.R. § 300.320(a)(4))
The supplementary aids and services must be based on peer-reviewed research to the extent practicable. (34 C.F.R. § 300.320(a)(4))
The phrase ‘to the extent practicable,’ as used in this context, generally means that services and supports should be based on peer-reviewed research to the extent that it is possible, given the availability of peer-reviewed research. (71 Fed. Reg. 46665 (August 14, 2006))
In Albuquerque Public Schools, school personnel shall select and use methods that research has shown to be effective, to the extent that methods based on peer-reviewed research are available However, IEP Teams shall not be required to include a focused discussion on research-based methods. (71 Fed. Reg. 46665 (August 14, 2006))
Administrative Position: Chief Academic Officer
Department Director: Executive Director of Special Education
References
Legal Cross Ref.:
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
- Federal Registry (Fed. Reg.)
- 34 C.F.R. § 300.42
- 34 C.F.R. § 300.320
- 71 Fed. Reg. 46665
Board Policy Cross Ref.:
- I.11 Special Education
Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:
- Special Education – Special Education and Related Services
Forms:
- IEP – Supplementary Aids and Services section (contact Special Education)
- Tienet (for district employees)
NSBA/NEPN Classification: IHBA
Introduced: April 1, 2011
Reviewed: April 12, 2011
Adopted: April 22, 2011
Reviewed: October 12, 2012
Revised: October 12, 2012