Is it appropriate for the IEP team to consider whether a student requires special education support during clusters or special classes in elementary school or during electives or language classes in middle and high schools?

Yes, the IEP team should discuss whether students with disabilities require support in any instructional, grade-bearing class. Teachers of such classes who are concerned about the ability of a student with a disability to access or participate in the class should bring their concerns to the attention of the student’s special education teacher. In addition, special education teachers should consult with general education teachers who also work with their students — including bilingual, English as a new language, cluster and specialty teachers — when preparing for annual review meetings (see the DOE's Special Education Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOPM), Special Education Teacher Preparation for IEP Meetings section).