Does the evaluation process consider my childs English language skills or ethnic background?
Evaluations must take into account the student’s English language skills and ethnic background, so that the testing and evaluation will be fair for students of differing races and cultures. Tests must be given in the student’s native language or mode of communication, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so. To be reliable, evaluations must also take into account the student’s disability. For example, a student with a severe visual impairment cannot be given a written test with small print. The types of tests used in the evaluation process depend upon the educational challenges your child is experiencing. In most cases, he or she will receive several tests to help find strengths and needs. Someone other than your child’s general classroom teacher may also observe your child in class. Information that you share about your child must also be included in the evaluation.
