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It's critical to keep organized files and/or a notebook about your child's school experiences. Use this checklist as a way to organize your child's school paperwork for important meetings with teachers, counselors, specialists, or administrators.Once completed, attach this document to the front of your folder or notebook, for quick scanning before meetings. Hint: It can be helpful to keep records in chronological order.
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From NCLD's IDEA Parent Guide, Chapter 3: Referral/Request for Evaluation.
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., are
