What can I expect?
The Process
Assessments can be initiated by a variety of people, such as parents, school district team members , attorneys, or special education advocates. Regardless of which party initiates the process, how an assessment proceeds generally follows a series of steps.
7 Steps to Understanding
Once a contract is in place, the process typically unfolds in the following way:
-
Educational and medical records are reviewed
-
Caregiver concerns and hopes are shared
-
A plan for assessment is determined
-
Observations and interviews are completed
-
The student participates in assessment
-
A report is generated
-
A meeting is held to review the results of the assessment
Preparing for Assessment
To assist with the assessment process, please assemble the student's cumulative educational records. Documents such as:
-
Report cards and Attendance
-
State-wide testing results (if available)
-
Student Study Team notes
-
Any historic or current 504 Plans or IEPs
-
Reports from other providers (Speech, Occupational, Academic, Psychoeducational reports, etc.)
-
Letters from doctors or psychologists
School districts can provide many of the above documents within five days of receiving a written request.