What if I have concerns about my child’s evaluation?

If you do not agree with your child’s evaluation report, you can ask questions about the results and what they mean. You can also ask that your concerns be added to the report. If your disagreement is not resolved, you can:

1. Ask that changes are made to the report based on information that has already been gathered: You can request that any inaccurate information be corrected or additional information from child’s providers be added.
2. Ask the evaluation team to conduct additional assessments: If you think the results are missing an important area of your child’s needs, you can ask the team to do additional assessments or consult with an expert outside the school.
3. Request an independent educational evaluation (IEE): An IEE is conducted by professionals who do not work for your child’s school. The school district will pay for this evaluation. The IEE will use the same criteria for evaluation as the school district.

What if my child does not qualify for special education services?

If your child does not qualify for special education, but you think they need more help at school, you can:

• Have an additional meeting to discuss the results: Tell the school in writing that you do not agree with the evaluation results. You may then have a meeting called a conciliation conference or special education mediation to resolve the disagreement.
• Request a 504 plan: Some students who do not qualify for special education are eligible for a 504 plan. A 504 plan provides accommodations to students with disabilities to remove barriers to accessing education.