Evaluation ReviewsandReevaluations.ppt

Evaluation Review Form Training MISD Draft 08/15/2006 Evaluation Reviews and Reevaluations Macomb ISD Special Education Management Services August, 2006 Reevaluation Is specified in IDEA 2004 (P.L. 108-446 of 2004) Section 614. “Evaluations, Eligibility Determinations, IEPs and Educational Placements Michigan Law no longer has the 3 Year Reevaluation rule as before When Are Re-evaluations Done? When District determines it is needed by: Educational or related service needs, including Improved achievement and functional performance of student When requested by: Child’s Parent, or Teacher At least once every 3 years Not more than once/year unless agreed upon Before a Reevaluation An Evaluation Review Team (ERT) is established to: Review student data already available Discuss and answers specific questions Determine an Evaluation Review Plan Get signed agreement from parents Who Participates on ER Team The IEP Team: Student (when appropriate) Parents District Rep/Designee General Education Teacher Special Ed Teacher/Related Service Provider Person who can explain instructional implications of evaluation results Other Qualified Professionals ER process does not have to be a meeting Evaluation Review Team (ERT):When Is It Needed Before Initial Evaluation (if appropriate) Before Reevaluation Before Changing Eligibility Category Before Termination of Eligibility What’s ReviewedTo Plan for Reevaluation At Least: Evaluations/Information provided by Parent Current Classroom-based Assessments and Observations Local or State Assessment Data Other Existing Data Optional: Description of Data Reviewed Key Planning Points Initial Evaluations still require Michigan MET Procedures. Evaluation Review Form Requires: Description of Additional Data needed If No Additional Data is needed, indicate NONE for each discussion item Then….assessments and other evaluations are administered to get data needed The ER Team RecommendsOne Item at a Time… What additional data is needed to deter