What is a Multi-Factored Evaluation (MFE), and what does it entail?
A MFE by IDEA definition is “Evaluation means procedures used in accordance with 300.304 through 300.311 to determine whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of the special education and related services that the child needs.” 300.15. A MFE is a thorough evaluation that will assess the abilities and needs of a child in an accurate and thorough manner. The evaluation must consist of several areas. Those areas need to include the following: • Psychological (Abilities, such as IQ tests.) • Academic (Math, Reading, Writing, etc.) • Vision (This should include not only the eye chart but also visual perception, processing, fields, etc.) • Fine Motor (This should entail how they write, handle a pencil, use scissors, grasp, etc.) • Gross Motor (This should entail how they walk, run, jump, compete with other kids their age, climb, etc.) • Auditory (This needs to be more than just a tone test. They need to assess how they hear in noisy environments (discrimination) and how the
