How can I get the school district to evaluate or assess my child? Your school district has an obligation to “identify, locate and evaluate” all children with disabilities who may be eligible for special education, including those who are attending private schools or are homeless or wards of the court. 34 Code of federal Regulations [C.F.R.] Sec. 300.111; California Education Code (Cal. Ed. Code) Secs. 56300 & 301. This is called “child find.” You can also make a referral for assessment at any time. Contact your local school administrator (for example, the principal or special education program consultant). Outline your areas of concern about your child’s suspected disability and request an “evaluation” or “assessment.” Follow up with a written, dated request in order to document timelines. Once the school district receives your written request for assessment, the assessment process must begin. All written referrals shall initiate the assessment process. A referral is defined as any written request for assessment by a parent, guardian, teacher, or other service provider. School district personnel must help you put your request in writing. [Cal. Ed. Code Secs. 56029, 56301, 56302 & 56321(a); 5 California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.) Sec. 3021.] See Sample Letter – Request for Assessment, Appendices Section – Appendix A. If the district refuses to assess your child following your written request for assessment, you have the right to challenge that refusal by filing a compliance
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:45:58 +0000
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