Frequently Asked Questions About the Evaluation Process

  • Who may refer a child for evaluation?

  • How will I know that my child has been referred for evaluation?

  • Who will evaluate my child?

  • How will I know in which areas my child will be evaluated?

  • Where will the evaluation be completed?

  • What is a diagnosis?

  • Must I attend the evaluation conferences?

  • Will I receive a copy of my child’s evaluation report?

  • What if my child is found to be “not eligible”?

  • Why would a child with school problems not be eligible for special education?

  • Can a child who has been determined as not eligible be re-evaluated?

  • What if I disagree with my child’s eligibility determination?

  • What happens after my child is identified as a student with a disability?

  • If my child receives special education services, will he/she stay at his/her local school?