Who is responsible...?
Who is responsible for determining the language of the MDE?
Evaluation Agency
A developmental domain status of 2.0 SD in the Physical Domain only
Yes
What should the ISC do if the family is unhappy with the final eligibility determination?
Encourage the evaluation agency to discuss the determination with them (again).
Inform them of their due process rights.
Who is responsible for acquiring the Medical Form & Prescriptions?
Evaluation Agency
Developmental domain statuses of 1.0 SD in the Adaptive, Communication, and Social-Emotional domains
No - 1.0 SD is only used for ongoing eligibility.
What should the ISC do if the family wants to pursue Mediation?
Complete Mediation paperwork and submit to Consumer Affairs.
Who is responsible for informing the family of the final eligibility determination?
A member of the MDE team
14 month old weighing 1200 grams at birth with no delays
No - Auto eligibility based on extremely low birth weight is 999 grams or under AND the child must be referred prior to their 1st birthday.
What should the ISC do if the child may have a diagnosed condition?
Inform the evaluation agency.
Encourage the family to have medical documentation ready for the MDE team.
Who is responsible for deciding between a Screening or an MDE?
Evaluation Agency
*Bonus Points - In collaboration with the family
33% or more delay in the Communication Domain only
No - Qualitative criteria or a developmental domain status of 2.0 SD must be used. The regulations do not allow for a 33% delay in Communication only.
What should the ISC do if the child is exposed to a second language at daycare?
Inform the Evaluation Agency so they can follow up with the family.
Submit a bilingual add-on, if confirmed by Evaluation Agency.