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Special Education Informed Consent Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Requirements and best practices for obtaining informed consent for conducting evaluations and initiating special education and related services.

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Special Education Initial Referral Timeline

Overview of the timeline and legal requirements for a referral for an initial special education evaluation.

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Special Education Informed Consent Quick Guide

Key points and resources for obtaining informed consent for evaluations and special education evaluations and services.

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Core Content Area/Tier 1: Instructional Observation

This Core Content Area/Tier 1: Instructional Observation form is for observing the student during general education instruction. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) may use this template or revise it to create a form tailored to gather information during a special education evaluation.

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Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Quick Guide

Key points and important resources for local education agencies (LEAs) to consider for receiving referrals and requests for initial evaluations.

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Student Data Review Guide When Considering a Referral to Special Education

This guide supports school teams in analyzing student data and information to make informed decisions regarding referrals for special education.

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Special Education Referral Process for an Initial Evaluation

This handout will help the learner follow along with the Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Process-Guidance for Establishing Local Education Agency Procedures video.

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