Assessment and Evaluation - Learning Disabilities Association of America

Evaluation involves gathering information from a variety of sources about a child’s functioning and development in all areas. It is generally one of the first step in determining if a child has a learning disability.

These articles will help you understand the evaluation process.

First Steps for Parents When School Problems Are Observed: Information on the problem-solving approach many schools engage in before beginning a formal process of referral for special education. Full article

Evaluation: What Does it Mean for Your Child?: Overview of the evaluation process to determine whether a child has a disability and needs special education and related services. Full article

Evaluating Children Who Have Been Referred to Determine Eligibility for Special Education Services and Requirements for Reevaluation: Basic information about the process following referral for special education. Full article

What is a SOP?: IDEA 04 now reguires a Summary of Performance (SOP) when exiting high school, instead of an evaluation. Families, teachers and students need to become familiar with the SOP used in their own high school. Full article

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