Frequently Asked Questions
- I have just received a phone call from my child's advisor/teacher that my child has been referred to a child study team. What does this mean? What kinds of issues might prompt a teacher to recommend a student to the child study team?
- Can I attend this "child study" meeting?
- If the team decides that a special education evaluation is necessary do I have to give permission for this evaluation to take place?
- How will I know if they are going to do an evaluation?
- If I decide to go ahead with the evaluation, how long will it take?
- Why does a special education evaluation take so long?
- What happens when the testing is completed?
- Who will be at the post-testing meeting?
- What does it mean that my child is "eligible for special education services?"
- How does the special education process work?
- What are the different areas that a student can qualify in?
- My child went through a special education assessment but did not qualify for special education help. He's still struggling; is there anything else?
- What does assurance of mastery mean in terms of services for my child?
- What is a 504 plan?
- If my student qualifies for services in one of the above special education areas, what type of services might I expect?
- What do all the initials and letters stand for concerning Special Education?