How is a students eligibility for special education determined?
Every school district has its own specific procedures for determining eligibility. Nevertheless, the process, in general, is fairly standardized. A student exhibiting symptoms of severe academic, social, emotional, or environmental stress is initially screened by a school-based intervention team. This necessary step precedes a referral to the Child Study Team. This intervention team is typically comprised of the students teacher, a school administrator and a school counselor. After attempting to determine the possible etiology of the students difficulties, the team will recommend interventions to assist the student.
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