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Parent Request to Evaluate

Parent Request to Evaluate Process

Your Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process

Understanding the path to tailored educational support is easier than ever with our step-by-step process. Each stage of the journey is thoughtfully designed to prioritize collaboration, transparency, and timely action, ensuring every student receives the care and resources they need to thrive.

With our interactive guide, simply hover over each step to discover key milestones, important timelines, and what you can expect along the way. From the initial request to the development of an individualized education plan (IEP), this process puts families and schools on the same page, working together toward student success.

Explore the steps and see how we’re making a difference, one student at a time.

  • Step One: Parent / Guardian Requests an Evaluation

    Submit a written request for evaluation. Student is added to the IPST meeting agenda, and action is taken within 20 calendar days.

  • Step Two: School Decision on Evaluation

    The school team reviews the request and meets with the parent. Procedural Safeguards and Prior Written Notice (PWN) are provided.

Steps 3-5 are the same process as a staff referral to evaluate

  • Step Three: Evaluation Planning

    An evaluation planning meeting is held with the parent. Consent to evaluate is discussed and signed by the parent or guardian.

  • Step Four: Evaluation & Eligibility

    Comprehensive evaluation completed in 60 school days. Eligibility meeting held; PWN sent, and IEP meeting scheduled within 30 days.

  • Step Five: IED Plan Development

    The school team and parent collaborate to develop the Initial IEP. Parent signs consent for the initial placement to begin services.