How is it
determined if my child is eligible for special education?
State
regulations provide the eligibility requirements that a student must meet in
order to qualify for a special education program. All information (evaluations,
reports, observations, etc.) will be used to determine if your child will
qualify for special education.
You will
be invited to a meeting with the school staff and evaluator(s) to determine
whether or not your child meets eligibility criteria.
After the
eligibility determination meeting, an IEP/placement meeting (often called a
staffing) will be scheduled with you to plan your child’s special education
program.
If your
child is not eligible, ask what other programs or curriculum modifications are
available. These discussions usually take place with you and your child’s
Student Support Team at your home school.
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