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Referral
Parents, teachers or other school personnel make a written referral to the LEA of the student. Within 15 calendar days or receiving the referral, an IEP team meeting must be scheduled. If the referral is made by parents, they should date and copy all of the correspondance for their records. When a referral is made by someone else, the parents should be immediately notified. Legally, parents must have 10 calendar days notice of an IEP meeting but may decide to meet sooner if they wish. -
Referral received by school
Referral received by school (LEA) -
Parents notified of the referral
A letter is sent home to the parents (accompanied by a phone call) to let them know their child has been referred for evaluation. -
Initial IEP Team discussion
Within 15 calendar days or receiving the referral, the IEP team meets to discuss the referral based on information from parents and teachers to discuss if the student qualifies for special education or if further evaluation is needed. -
Parental Consent for further testing
Within 15 calendar days of the IEP team meeting, the parent must be notified of the results and discussion. If further testing is needed, they must provide consent. -
Consent for Evaluation
Parental consent for evaluation received -
Evaluations Completed
Student's further evaluations must be completed within 45 days of notifying the parents and receiving their consent. Eligibility is determined here. Parents must be provided a copy of the evaluation's findings. -
IEP Development
Within 30 days of determining eligibility, the IEP team must meet and create an IEP for the student. -
Placement
After the IEP is signed and approved by the school and the parents, the IEP team must meet again to decide where the student will receive services. This should be the least restrictive environment for the student. -
Parental Consent
Parents have a maximum 15 days to consent to IEP terms and placement for their child. -
Services can begin!
Once the final parental consent is received, students will immediately begin receiving special ed services. -
IEP review
IEPs should be reviewed at least once per year. They can be reviewed sooner if requested by a parent or teacher. -
Eligibility Review
Students should be re-evaluated for eligibility for special education every 3 years
