Characteristics of Disabilities Instructional Strategies 101 Flashcards
Prior to the referral for evaluation 1
The teacher/staff has consulted with the school based problem-solving team
Prior to the referral for evaluation 2
Interventions have been implemented
Prior to the referral for evaluation 3
Progress monitoring has occurred (i.e. is the intervention working?)
Prior to the referral for evaluation
We want to acknowledge that there are a lot of steps that take place before a student is referred for evaluation and an eligibility meeting is held. We are really focusing on the disabilities and what happens at the eligibility table today.
In reviewing all of the available information, the team determines that the child is not making sufficient progress or responding to the interventions.
Think “what now”
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
hearing screening (initial evals)
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
classroom observation and teacher report
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
sociocultural report
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
educational evaluation
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
psychological evaluation
Evaluation components (refer for an evaluation)
speech and language evaluation- if identified as an area of concern
Eligibility Meeting
A meeting where the IDEA Team reviews evaluation reports completed and determines if a student meets criteria for special education services and/or Section 504 Accommodation Plan.
Required Members
-Administrator
-General Education Teacher
-Special Education Teacher
-School Psychologist (LEA)
-School Social Worker
-Guardians
-Student (If Applicable)
Optional Members
-Speech Language Pathologist
-Occupational Therapist
-Physical Therapist
-Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
