Evaluating and grading student performance is a complex and controversial practice
for all students, but is especially so for students receiving special education
services. This presentation will describe common issues and concerns regarding
grading students with exceptionalities, including increased risk of low or failing
grades, and the indiscriminate use of special grading procedures that may not
be useful. Strategies for assessing the accuracy, fairness, and usefulness of
grades and grading systems will be described, as will a process for making appropriate
grading adaptations.