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Special Education Referral Process - Coggle Diagram
Special Education Referral Process
Steven Carter
Moreland University
Cohort 2 (8/21)
Parent has some concerns about their child
Issues parent is seeing
• Has difficulty reading, writing, or doing math
• Has a hard time sitting still, concentrating, and following directions
• Has problems with speaking or pronunciation
• Often forgets where things are
• Loses track of time
• Has difficulty understanding concepts such as up and down, left and right, or front and back
• Has problems with motor skills such as holing a pencil
• Has trouble with personal routines for daily living
• Seems withdrawn or has trouble making friends
Parent refers student to "Child Find" Process
Child Find Process
Three outcomes from this process
2- Student is referred for screening
If parents disagree, end of process
If parents agree...
Further screening is completed
District doesn't find evidence to justify a FIIE
If parents agree, end of process
If parents disagree...
2 more items...
District finds evidence and orders a FIIE
If parents disagree, end of process
If parents agree...
1 more item...
3 - A Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) is ordered
If parents disagree, end of process
If parents agree...
1 - Referral is declined
If parents agree, end of process
If parents disagree...
Appeal the decision
Seek legal counsel
Teacher has concerns about a student
Questions teacher should ask
What are the exact issues the student has that lead me to believe special education services are appropriate?
What evidence or artifacts can I produce that support my belief?
What documented steps of intervention have I taken to try to help the student improve before making this referral?
Have I already discussed my concerns with the child's parents and gained insight into the child's history?
Teacher refers student to "Child Find" Process