Referrals 101
Can parents request testing?
Parents can refer, but testing is decided by the team at the referral meeting.
At any time, it can be amended?
Student having difficulty with reading, writing, or math (not on an IEP)?
SIT
SIT
Student Intervention Team
If a student is referred, testing is recommended, and they qualify for special education, how many meetings will there be?
3
Who is responsible for providing accommodations?
Teacher, as they happen in the classroom.
OT
IEP
Individualized Education Program
What criteria do I look for when considering referring to the SIT?
Ongoing Underperformance
Ongoing Behavior Concerns
Ongoing Speech/OT Concerns
When does the case manager need to send home a draft of the IEP?
5 days before the meeting
Student with speech that is hard to understand or doesn't understand directions?
Speech
FBA/BIP
Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan
How many disability categories are there?
13 Disability Categories
What sections of the IEP do teachers provide input for?
Behavior Specialist/Guidance
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act
What data do I look for when considering referring to special education?
Consistently scoring below the 15th percentile on more than one district assessment.
Significant behavioral or class interruptions that impact their learning.
Gone through the SIT process.
What are the four parts of the para process?
There is a checklist packet to complete which includes: 1. providing accommodations and behavior support plans, 2. adjusting the IEP as needed, 3. implementing those changes for 6 weeks. THEN 4.10 days of data on the school day analysis sheet.
Student having difficulty with reading, writing, or math and is on an IEP?
Case Manager
SLD, OHI, DD
Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impairment, Developmental Delay