Step 1: Your Child is Identified as Needing Services

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The first part of this process starts with a referral for services

Usually this is to a child study team at the school level

This is typically done by a teacher who has identified that a student is struggling in class and/or has some significant disabilities and could benefit from additional supports and services.

A referral can be submitted by anyone who recognizes the child has a disability or is in need of additional supports (i.e., teacher or parent)

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Step 1: Your Child is identified as Needing Services.

Determining if your child needs special education services is the first step in the process. This can be difficult for some families when they first learn that their child needs specialized instruction. The process can occur two different ways. One way is through the child find system, or by your child's teacher sending a referral to your school's child study team. Your child's teacher works with your child on a daily basis and is most knowledgeable in understanding your child's progress. However, it is important to know that a referral to the child study team can come from anyone that works with your child, this includes you!

Exceptional Student Education - Understanding the Eligibility Process

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