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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
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
Understood Explains Season 1Bonus episode: What I wish I’d known sooner about evaluations for special education
Get evaluation tips from parents who have been through the process at least once and experts who have been through it hundreds of times. Parents, teachers, and psychologists all have something they wish theyd known sooner about how kids are evaluated for special education. This bonus episode of U
The school evaluation process: What to expect
What happens during the school evaluation process? A key part of that question is the word process. Thats because in the case of school evaluations, evaluation doesnt mean the same thing as test. Its called an evaluation process because there are a series of steps that go into it. A school evaluatio
What is an evaluation for special education?
- A special education evaluation will show if a child has a disability and needs specialized instruction and support. - These evaluations go by many names, including special education assessment, school evaluation, and IEPevaluation. - An evaluation for special education will show a childs streng
In ItEvaluations for special education: Introducing our new podcast
How do schools evaluate kids for special education? Season 1 of our new Understood Explains podcast answers these questions and more. How do schools evaluate kids for special education? Whats the process like? How do families get started? Season 1 of our new podcast, Understood Explains, answers t
Understood Explains Season 1What 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
Understood Explains Season 1What to expect during a special education evaluation
What happens during the evaluation? And what role do families play? Learn how to help shape the evaluation plan and help your child get ready. What happens during an evaluation for special education? Who plans the assessment activities? And what role do families play?This episode of Understood Exp
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
Understood Explains Season 1What happens after an evaluation for special education
The evaluation report is done. Now what? Learn about eligibility determination meetings and different kinds of supports for struggling students. Adverse impact. Eligibility determination. IEPs. 504 plans. What are these things? And what do they have to do with evaluations? This episode of Understo
Understood Explains Season 1Your rights during the special education evaluation process
What rights do families have in a school evaluation? Learn how special education law protects your rights during the evaluation process. What rights do families have in a school evaluation? This episode of Understood Explains highlights five key ways that special education law protects your right
Are my child’s struggles serious enough for an evaluation?
Q. My daughter is in third grade and is struggling in school. How can I know if her difficulties are serious enough to have her evaluated? A. Youre not alone in wondering about this. Many families struggle with the same question. Unfortunately, theres really no way to define serious enough when your
Understood Explains Season 1How to decide if your child needs a special education evaluation
How do schools and families decide if a child needs an evaluation? Get tips to help decide if now is the right time or if you should wait. How do schools decide if a child needs an evaluation for special education? And what role do families play? This episode of Understood Explains focuses on the
Why second evaluation results may differ from first ones
- Evaluations of the same child can sometimes lead to different results. - Factors like how your child was feeling and the tests used can affect evaluation results. - Recommendations that come from different evaluators can be different, too. There are many reasons you may choose to get your chi
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
Understood Explains Season 1Understanding the results of a special education evaluation
What do all the numbers mean in your childs evaluation report? This episode explains key terms and gives tips to help make sense of the results. The first time you look at your childs evaluation report, you might be overwhelmed. What do all of those numbers mean? And are some numbers more importan
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
Understood Explains Season 1How 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
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
Should my child study for a special education evaluation?
Q. My child is going to have a special education evaluation soon. Is this something kids should study for? A. No. An evaluation for special education isnt something kids should study for. Studying for an evaluation can actually be more harmful than helpful. The goal of an evaluation is to get a bett
Understood Explains Season 1[TRAILER] Introducing Understood Explains, Season 1: Evaluations for Special Education
How do schools evaluate kids for special education? For a quick preview, listen to the trailer for Season 1 of the Understood Explains podcast. Listen to the trailer for Season 1 of Understood Explains, which covers the ins and outs of the process school districts use to evaluate kids for special e
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
Evaluation rights: What you need to know
- Understanding your legal rights during the evaluation process can help you get the services your child needs. - As a parent or guardian, you have the right to request an evaluation at any time. - You also have the right to a timely evaluation that is comprehensive and unbiased. Getting your c
Request the Evaluation Report
Todays Date (include month, day, and year) Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Daytime telephone number Name of IEP Coordinator/Evaluator Name of School Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear (IEP coordinator), Thank you for your help in preparing an evaluation plan for my child, (
What to say if your child is nervous about getting evaluated for special education
- Some kids feel anxious or scared about getting evaluated. - It helps to be up-front about whats happening and why. - Talking about the process is a good opportunity to help your child start thinking about learning differences in a positive way. Getting your child evaluated is a big step. It c
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
How to talk to your child about getting evaluated
- Talking about the evaluation ahead of time can make your child feel calmer. - How you talk about it depends on your childs age. - Tell your child that the testing might take place outside of the regular classroom. Deciding to get your child evaluated is a big step. Maybe your child even helpe
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
Understood Explains Season 1Private 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