Identification of special needs through assessments:
KWL chart: For students who are suspected of special needs, it might be good to get them to list what they know, what they would like to know and what they have learned
CogAT or cognitive abilities test to identify skills in verbal and logical resoning for students who are suspected of special needs. Team of admin, counselors, and teachers to administrate this process.
IEP or Section 504 plan, if parent and student asks for testing, and for professional interventions