Special Education Referral Process by dayana camacho https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8 en-us 2023-04-29 00:18:27 UTC 2025-10-16 20:40:08 UTC hello@padlet.com 1.1. Teacher Observation dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572317315 Teacher identifies a consistent need or problem exhibited by a student. 

Learning need signs:
  • Problems reading and/or writing
  • Problems with math
  • Poor memory

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Language disabilities signs:
  • Be late to put words together into sentences.
  • Struggle to learn new words and make conversation.
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]]> 2023-04-29 00:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572317315 1.2. Data Collection dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572317983 For a student who is struggling in the general education classroom, data is first collected to determine the areas of need.

Examples:
-Reading/math screeners.
-Classwork
-Behavior]]> 2023-04-29 00:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572317983 1.3. Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conference dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572319575 The teacher should provide examples of the student's work and or anecdotal classroom notes regarding the student's needs.]]> 2023-04-29 00:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572319575 2.1. Tier 3: Intervention dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572322374 Teacher starts a Tier 3 intervention with the student who receives a research-based instructional (or behavioral, depending on the need) intervention with progress monitoring data to begin the referral process.]]> 2023-04-29 00:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572322374 Response to Intervention Video dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572322613 2023-04-29 00:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572322613 3.1. Initial referral dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572327119 After interventions in the general education classroom, the student continues to experience difficulty, teachers, parents and  intervention specialist meet to determine the initial referral.]]> 2023-04-29 01:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572327119 3.3.Parent & Teacher Consents dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572328861 Collect parent and teacher consents forms. ]]> 2023-04-29 01:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572328861 3.4.Copies to Evaluators dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572330665 Copies are provided to evaluators and referral packet is uploaded into IEP Online within 5 days.]]> 2023-04-29 01:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572330665 3.2. First IEP Meeting Tips for teachers dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572332086 2023-04-29 01:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572332086 3.5.Initial Eligibility Tab dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572333253 Special Education Teacher creates an Initial Eligibility Tab for the student.]]> 2023-04-29 01:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572333253 4.1.Testing commences dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572334644 The evaluation must assess the child in all areas related to the child’s suspected disability. 

All reports are completed and uploaded into IEP Online by the 60th day. ]]> 2023-04-29 01:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572334644 Types of evaluations dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572339215
  • Pyschological
  • Speech/Language
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Assistive Technology
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Visual Assessment
  • Developmental Evaluation
    • ]]>     2023-04-29 01:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572339215     Eligibility is decided dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572341327 A group of qualified professionals and the parents look at the child’s evaluation results. Together, they decide if the child is a “child with a disability,” as defined by IDEA. Parents may ask for a hearing to challenge the eligibility decision.]]> 2023-04-29 01:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572341327 dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572342886 If the child is found to be a “child with a disability,” as defined by IDEA, he or she is eligible for special education and related services. Within 30 calendar days after a child is determined eligible, the IEP team must meet to write an IEP for the child.]]> 2023-04-29 01:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572342886 dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572343582 The school system schedules and conducts the IEP meeting. School staff must:

    • contact the participants, including the parents
    • notify parents early enough to make sure they have an opportunity to attend
    • schedule the meeting at a time and place agreeable to parents and the school
    • tell the parents the purpose, time, and location of the meeting
    • tell the parents who will be attending
    • tell the parents that they may invite people to the meeting who have knowledge or special expertise about the child.
    ]]>     2023-04-29 01:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572343582     dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572344575 Once the IEP is developed and signed by members of the IEP team it is the responsibility of the entire IEP team to ensure that the IEP is implemented. 

    The IEP team may meet as frequently as needed to discuss the implementation of the IEP. 

    ]]>     2023-04-29 01:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572344575     dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572345295 2023-04-29 02:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572345295 Atlanta Public Schools Special Education Referral Process dayanacamacho1 https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572347409 2023-04-29 02:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dayanacamacho1/zfm5bnmuil30vst8/wish/2572347409