Which best describes supplementary aids and services in an IEP?

• A. Classroom seating arrangements
• B. Supports that enable participation and access within the general education environment
• C. Only extended school year services
• D. Nonacademic counseling only

Answer: (B)

Supplementary aids and services are supports designed to help a student participate in and access the general education environment. They include a wide range of helps—such as seating arrangements, assistive technology, adapted materials, interpreters or communication supports, and accommodations—that enable the student to learn alongside peers and access the same curriculum to the greatest extent possible. They are about removing barriers to participation, not about extending school year or providing counseling as the sole service.