Chapter 3: Referrals and Evaluations

Steps in the Special Education Process

1. Screening
   is a mandatory brief evaluation of a child before entering Kindergarten
2. Referral to Pupil Evaluation Team (PET) this must be made in writing
3. School Evaluations
   to find out student's present level and needs
4. Independent Educational Evaluation
   only if requested by parents
5. PET decides eligibility & identification
6. PET writes Individual Educational Program (IEP)
7. PET decides IEP Services
   frequency, duration and provider
8. PET determines Modifications & Accommodations
9. PET determines Assistive Devices
10. PET determines Least Restricted Environment
11. School implements IEP
    measures progress and reports to parents
12. PET reviews
    progress and revises IEP
13. Re-Evaluation
    may be done as needed
    (minimally every 3 years)