Who decides if my child is eligible for special education services?
You must ask to have your child evaluated. Once evaluated, a school team will decide if special education services are needed. This team may include you, classroom and special education teachers, speech teacher, school psychologist, principal, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and other professionals. This team will study your child’s test results, school records, classroom behavior and success, and medical history. The team may also interview you. You are part of the team and have the power to help make decisions about your child.
