My grandchild lives with me. I think he should be evaluated for special education but I don’t have custody. What can I do? I want my child to be considered for special education services. How should I begin? I have already submitted a request for my child to be evaluated for special education services. What can I expect next? Pre-referral
What is involved in a pre-referral?
What happens during the
pre-referral process? Referral for Special Education Evaluation
What happens if my child does get
referred for evaluation? How long will this process take? What if the team determines that my child does not need an evaluation and I do not agree? Language
My child speaks English, but is most
fluent in the language that we speak at home. I don’t want him identified as learning disabled if he only has a difficulty with the second language. My child has been evaluated for special education services. What can I expect next? What does an individual Educational Plan Consist of? IEP vs 504
My child qualifies for an IEP but I am
not sure if it is a good idea. If he was on a 504 plan he would be in general education classes all day and there would be less of a negative stigma associated with his disability. Citations
Project Ideal (2013) The Special Education Process
Project Ideal, Enforcing and Designing Education for
All Learners, www.projectidealonline.org/v/special- education
State of Washington Office of the Superintendent of
Public Instruction, www.k12.wa.us/SpecialE/Families/Referral.asp Ten Basic Steps in Special Education, Center for Parent Information and Resources, www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/steps