What do I do when a parent comes in with an evaluation from an outside source recommending OT-SI and I do not agree that the student needs OT-SI in school?
It is important to follow special education procedure which states that the team must ‘consider’ all information (including outside reports provided by the parents). All decisions for eligibility and services remain with the team regardless of any outside documentation. The only requirement is that the team review and consider all available information. The student’s medical condition, medical doctor, or any other specialist outside of the public school, does not determine which services a student requires in the public school setting. These determinations are the responsibility of the special education team.
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