I would recommend discussing your concerns with the student's IEP team. They can access the current accommodations and determine if some adjustments are needed. I also recommend talking to the student's parent/guardian to see if they have tips or tricks you have not tried. Finally, I suggest coordinating with the student's previous teachers to see if they found ways to help the student focus and better understand the assessment. You could also see about implementing visuals within the evaluation, as some students have an easier time understanding an image than comprehending a sentence.

In this case, I would consult with the IEP team regarding the steps of how to better assist the student and the difficulty you have been having when it comes to assessing him or her one on one. I've had similar encounters, however, I've managed to accomodate the student by meeting them were they are. Maybe a formal assessment or checklist may help. My method of teaching/assessing is different than the most common method and it's not conventional because of the audience of students I serve. I use multi-sensory tools as well as tactical strategies to gain the students attention. I hope that the IEP team will give you additional guidance throughout this journey.

As a parent of an IEP student, always make sure to communicate with the IEP team. It is in place for a reason and that's what it is there for. The parents, IEP team, and teacher should always be on the same page when it comes to setting the student up for success and have a plan in action.

Like others have said, I would speak with the IEP team. A lot of the IEP guidelines and resources are mandated by the state. If there is additional resources that the student can take advantage of they will surely communicate that to both you and the parents/guardians. As a parent of an IEP student if my child needed additional help, outside of the help provided by the school, then I would like to be informed about that so that I may look for outside help myself. For example, my son has speech therapy both in and out of school.

Follow all IEP accommodations and call for an IEP meeting with the parents and the students IEP team.

Thoroughly review the student's IEP to understand the specific accommodations and modifications that have been outlined. This document serves as a legal agreement and provides guidance on the support the student should receive.