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Three Phases of the Referral Process:

Phase 1: Recognition - The teacher or parent notices a need and a meeting should be held to discuss possible reasons and develop a plan of action. Simple or temporary accommodations can be put in place to see if the needs are only temporary or something more (Project IDEAL, 2013).

Phase 2: Pre-referral - Is to identify, develop, and implement alternative education strategies for students who have recognized problems in the classroom before the student is referred to special education (Project IDEAL, 2013).

Phase 3: Referral for Special Education Evaluation - If, after interventions in the general education setting are not effective and the student is still experiencing difficulty, the school, parent or any school personnel involved in the education or care of the can refer the student for a formal evaluation (Project IDEAL, 2013).

Reference

Project IDEAL. (2013). Special education referral process. The Special Education Referral Process. Retrieved May 30, 2022, from http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/special-education-referral-process/

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According to Brookes Blog (2015) and Psychology School Guide (n.d) the following are example of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders when collaborating to develop IEPs.

Parents:

share helpful information about your family’s culture and expectations

give the team beyond-the-classroom insights on what your child is like at home and in the community

talk about your child’s hopes, dreams, and interests

share what’s worked and not worked with your child in the past

bring up relevant details from your child’s life history, including his or her medical and social-emotional history

advocate for creative thinking about how to meet your child’s learning needs in the least restrictive environment

(Brookes Blog, 2015)

General Education Teachers:

clarify the academic expectations for the grade or subject you teach

help the team establish goals and objectives aligned with content standards for all students

talk about the student’s progress and participation in the general curriculum

(Brookes Blog, 2015)

Special Education Teachers:

developing accommodations and modifications

monitoring the child’s academic programming to see what works and doesn’t work

reporting the student’s attainment of and progress toward goals

(Brookes Blog, 2015)

Principals:

design or supervise services for the student

interpret testing data to help determine what the student needs

allocate funds for services that will best support the student’s learning

demonstrate knowledge of the general education curriculum

(Brookes Blog, 2015)

Related Services:

offer your unique perspective on the child’s skills and progress

share what you’ve learned from observing the child at home and in the outside community

contribute to development of IEP goals and objectives, if the services you provide are directly related to the goals.

(Brookes Blog, 2015)

School Psychologists:

School psychologists are qualified to diagnose mental disorders.

Another important function of school psychologists is to consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders regarding a child’s behavior, academic achievement, or other important issues that pertain to his or her schooling.

(Psychology School Guide, n.d.)

References

Brookes Blog. (2015, November 5). Who's at the IEP table? A quick guide to roles and Responsibilities. Who’s at the IEP Table? A Quick Guide to Roles and Responsibilities. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from https://blog.brookespublishing.com/whos-at-the-iep-table-a-quick-guide-to-roles-and-responsibilities/

Psychology School Guide. (n.d.). School psychologist career. School Psychologist: Job Duties, Outlook and Education. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://www.psychologyschoolguide.net/psychology-careers/school-psychologist/#:~:text=School%20psychologists%20are%20also%20qualified%20to%20diagnose%20mental,issues%20that%20pertain%20to%20his%20or%20her%20schooling.

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Steps to the IEP process include the following according to Stober (2022):

1. Referral for special education evaluation

2. Evaluating child’s eligibility for special education services

3. Scheduling the IEP Meeting

4. Developing the initial IEP

5. Providing special education and related services

6. Monitoring the child's progress

7. Reviewing the child’s IEP and performing reevaluation as needed

Reference
Stober, R. (2022, March 30). What are the 7 steps in the IEP process? What are the 7 Steps In The IEP Process? Retrieved May 27, 2022, from https://spedtrack.com/what-are-the-7-steps-in-the-iep-process/

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Keys to Collaboration Success!!!

Remembering that you have a common purpose

Letting everyone have a voice

Communicating openly with respect

Assuming good intentions

Valuing the team and members

Trusting the process

Practicing effective listening skills

(Understanding Special Education: A Parent Guide, n.d.)

Reference

Understanding Special Education: A Parent Guide. (n.d.). IEP Collaboration techniques. UnderstandingSpecialEducation.com. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from https://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/iep-collaboration.html