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Is your child going to be evaluated for a learning disability and eligibility for special education in her public school? If so, you’ll want to know what to expect, such the timeframe for the evaluation and the opportunities available for parent input. To better understand the proposed evaluation plan, ask your child’s teacher, school psychologist, or administrator the questions provided on our downloadable worksheet. Jot down the answers in the space provided on the worksheet.
Once completed, attach this document to the front of your folder or notebook so you can refer to it before, during, and after your child’s evaluation.
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From NCLD's Chapter 5: Evaluation: Learning More About Your Child.
Candace Cortiella is Director of The Advocacy Institute, a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities through public policy and other initiatives. The mother of a young adult with learning disabilities, she lives in the Washington, D.C., area.
