What is an evaulation? How will it be used?
The evaluation is used to determine whether your child has a disability and does this make them eligibility for special education. The tests also help to gather information to determine your child’s educational needs.The results of the evaluation helps to guide the decisions that will be made about your child’s educational needs.
** In NH - The evaluations must be completed within 45 days but may be extended, one time, by no more than 15 days.
Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability NICHCY News Digest Volume 4, Number 1, 1994
Special Education Evaluation — An Overview When can you ask the school to evaluate your child for special education? What does the process involve? What are your rights as a parent? (Schwab Learning)
Special Education Evaluation (FAPE)
Understanding and Preparing Your Child for Psychoeducational Testing (Schwab Learning)
By Leslie Soodak, Ph.D. And Elizabeth Erwin, Ed.D.
Educational Evaluations By Disability Rights Center
Preparation of a Psycho-educational Evaluation Report ( Margaret Kay, Ed.D.)
Toolkit on teaching and assessing students with disabilities (OSEP Ideas That Work)
Definition of a Clinical Neuropsychologist
Pediatric Neuropsychology Brochure
Clinical Neuropsychology Brochure
Psycho-educational Evaluation Report
Understanding Tests and Measurement
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide