How should a school district handle an outside independent evaluation provided by the parent? Is all data considered and given equal weight?
The results of an outside independent evaluation may be one of the many sources considered. Multi-disciplinary committees must draw from a variety of sources in the evaluation process so that the possibility of error is minimized. All significant factors related to the student’s learning process must be considered. These sources and factors include aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social and cultural background, and adaptive behavior, among others. Information from all sources must be documented and considered by knowledgeable committee members. The weight of the information is determined by the committee given the student’s individual circumstances.
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