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  • Understood Explains Season 1

    Private vs. school-based evaluations for special education

    Why do some families pay for private evaluations when the ones at school are free? Find out in this episode of the Understood Explains podcast. Why do some families pay for private evaluations when the ones at school are free? What is a neuropsychologist? And can this person do things that a schoo

  • Private vs. school evaluations: Pros and cons

    Youve decided to have your child evaluated. The next question is: How? You can request that the school do the testing, or you can hire a private evaluator. Each option has benefits and drawbacks. Which one is best depends on your and your childs needs and preferences. Here are the pros and cons of e

  • Requesting an evaluation

    - To request a school evaluation for your child, you have to follow a simple but formal process. - You have to write a letter of request and give your consent for an evaluation. - The process for getting a private evaluation is different from a free school evaluation. Need a refresher on evaluat

  • 6 steps to take if you’re unsatisfied with a private evaluation

    If you have a private evaluation, what happens if you disagree with the testing, the test results, or the recommendations?

  • Evaluating kids who attend private schools: Who pays the bill

    IDEA requires public schools to evaluate kids suspected of having disabilities — at no cost to parents.

  • 6 things to know about private schools and special education

    - Public school districts pay for some special education services at private schools. - Some private schools specialize in teaching kids who learn and think differently. - Schools that dont specialize in these areas may not offer much support for kids who learn and think differently. Maybe your

  • Private evaluations: What you need to know

    - A private evaluation is an evaluation by a professional not working for your childs school. - You control the type of testing that happens in a private evaluation. - In some cases, a school will agree to pay for or be required to pay for private testing. An evaluation can help you learn more

  • Do private schools have to evaluate kids for special education?

    Q. My child goes to a private school, but shes been struggling academically and Im concerned she may have a learning or thinking difference. Do private schools have to evaluate children for special education? A. If your child is enrolled in a private school and you suspect she has a learning or thin

  • What is a neuropsychological evaluation?

    - Neuropsychological evaluations look at a wide range of brain functions and skills using low-tech tools like puzzles. - School evaluations use many of the same tests. - One difference is neuropsychological evaluations can diagnose kids. Most school evaluations dont do this. If you have a chil

  • 7 steps to getting a private evaluation for your child

    Once you decide to get your child a private evaluation for learning and thinking differences, then the question is: How do you make it happen? Here are seven steps to getting your child a private evaluation. 1. Gather specifics. Take notes about what youre seeing. Collect some of your childs work sa

  • Checklist: What to look for in a private school

    Want to make sure the private school youre considering works well for children with learning and thinking differences? Here are key things youll want to check. Looking for a school thatll be just right for your child? Check out GreatSchools.org, where you can search for schools in your area and fin

  • 13 questions to ask before hiring a private evaluator

    Private evaluations are different from evaluations done by the school. One difference is that the process isnt covered under IDEA like school evaluations are. (IDEA is the federal special education law.) So you dont have the same legal protections. Theyre also not arranged and paid for by the school

  • Deciding on an evaluation: 5 common questions

    Having your child evaluated for special education services can be a tough decision. You may worry about your child being labeled. You might also question if your child really needs to be tested. The more information you have, the easier it is to make an informed decision. Here are some common questi

  • Different terms you may hear for evaluations

    Maybe youve decided to get an evaluation to better understand your childs challenges, strengths, and needs. If so, youll start hearing a lot of different names for evaluations. How do you know which one youre getting? Heres a breakdown of different terms people use for evaluations. Public school ev

  • How to work with your child’s school to use outside evaluation results

    - It helps to talk with your childs school before scheduling a private evaluation. - Schools have certain standards they look for in evaluations. - Even if youve already had a private evaluation, you can work with the school on using the results. Whether or not the school wants to do an evaluati

  • Preparing for an evaluation

    - The school evaluation team includes classroom teachers and special education teachers. - The process for private evaluations is different from the one for school evaluations. - There are many types of tests that look at a wide range of skills. Need a refresher on evaluation basics? Or maybe yo

  • Learning about evaluations

    - An evaluation can go by many names. - You may hear it referred to as an educational evaluation, an educational assessment, or a school evaluation. - Different kinds of evaluations and help are available depending on your childs age and difficulties. When the school, doctors, or others talk ab

  • Letter: Tell the school you’re enrolling your child in private school at public expense

    Todays Date (include month, day, and year) Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Your email address Daytime telephone number Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator Name of School Street Address City, State, Zip Code Re: Name of Child, Name of School, Purpose of Letter (Intent

  • What are private schools for students with learning disabilities and ADHD?

    - There are private schools that specialize in teaching kids with learning disabilities and ADHD. - Most of the teachers at these private schools have masters degrees in special education, plus extra training. - These schools tend to cost a lot, but there may be some financial aid. Parents, ca

  • I disagree with the school’s evaluation results. Now what?

    Do you disagree with the results of your childs school evaluation for special education? Are you worried that the evaluation wasnt thorough enough or is inaccurate? Here are steps you can take if you dont agree with the schools evaluation results. If this wasnt your childs first evaluation, find out

  • Public, private, and charter schools: How they compare

    Choosing a school can be tough. Its not always easy to understand the options outside of public schools. Public, charter, and private schoolsoffer different benefits for kids. Heres an overview of each, and the key things to know for kids who learn and think differently. Overview Public schools -

  • Understanding evaluation results and next steps

    - Evaluation results determine what kind of help the school will provide. - Knowing your childsexact areas of difficulty allows you to get the right support. - Kids and their families often have lots of questions about what results mean. Need a refresher on evaluation basics? Or maybe youre sti

  • FAQs about school evaluations

    - Your childs school can evaluate your child. - An evaluation looks at many different skills. - You have the right to know ahead of time what tests your childs school will perform as part of the evaluation. Deciding to have your child evaluated is a big step. You may have questions about the pr

  • 9 steps to take if your request for evaluation is denied

    A formal evaluation is one of the first steps in getting kids the school services they need. The general rule is that if a school knows or suspects that a child has a disability, they must evaluate that child.Many learning and thinking differences are covered by the term disability. But sometimes a

  • Letter: Request an independent evaluation at public expense

    Todays Date (include month, day, and year) Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Your email address Daytime telephone number Name of the person to whom you are writing Title Street Address City, State, Zip Code Re: Name of Child, Name of School, Purpose of Letter (Request an Independent Eva

  • Unilateral placement: Moving from public to private school

    - If you move your child to a private school to get better special education, thats called unilateral placement. - There are times when public schools pay for private placements. - It can be expensive and risky to make a unilateral placement. Maybe public school isnt working for your child. The

  • Understood Explains Season 1

    How to request an evaluation for special education

    School evaluations are free and you can ask for one at any time and for any reason. But the details you include can make a big difference. School evaluations are free and you can ask for one at any time and for any reason. But the details you include can make a big difference. This episode of Under

  • Understood Explains Season 1

    What is a special education evaluation?

    Is your child struggling in school? Are you wondering what supports might help? Get an overview of how schools evaluate kids for special education. Is your child struggling in school? Are you wondering what supports might help? This episode of Understood Explains gives an overview of how schools e

  • Would my child be better off at a charter school?

    Q. My son is struggling in school, and Im worried he isnt getting enough attention from his teacher. I cant afford to send him to private school. Would he be better off at a charter school? A. He might be better off at a charter school. But its important to understand that charter schools are indepe

  • 6 benefits of having your child evaluated

    - Many families feel unsure about getting their child evaluated. - An evaluation is the first step to getting your child the right help in school. - It can be a relief to know whats causing your childs difficulty. If youre hesitant about having your child evaluated, youre not alone. It can be a