What happens during a school evaluation? And what role do families play? Host Dr. Andy Kahn and school psychologist Brittney Newcomer explain who’s on the school evaluation team, what they do, and how you can help shape the evaluation plan for your child. Parenting expert Amanda Morin also offers tips on how you can help your child get ready for the evaluation. (Hint: The answer does NOT involve any studying!)
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Related resources
- Preparing for an evaluation
- The school evaluation process: What to expect
- Who’s on the evaluation team at your child’s school
- Should your child study for a special education evaluation?
- Download: Sample letters for things like accepting or rejecting an evaluation plan
- Video: Inside a dyslexia evaluation
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