• All students with disabilities must address the general education curriculum.
• Those students with disabilities recognized by Bulletin 1508 have unique needs as identified in a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) which extend beyond the general education framework.
• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) requires that all IEPs must not only address the general education curriculum but must also address any other needs that result from a student’s disability.
• The need for individualization is recognized and required.
• The IEP team consisting of a special educator, general educator, official designated representative, parent/guardian, service providers, together develop a plan to provide necessary materials, methods, practices, supports, accommodations and assessment to address the unique learning needs of the student based on his/her disability.
• Consideration of research-based instructional methods, practices, materials, media, supports, accommodations and appropriate tools and procedures for assessment are integral in providing access to the general education curriculum.
• Every student with a disability shall be considered for assistive technology through the use of A Framework for Conducting Assistive Technology Consideration Screening.
• Accessible Instruction Materials (AIM) are also required by (IDEA, 2004) for students with print disabilities. For further information on AIM, visit: http://www.atanswers.com/aim/ .

See the links below for more information:

Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Students with Significant Disabilities
Bulletins and Publications
Contact Information for a Specific Exceptionality