Referral and Evaluation
Establishing Special Education Services for Students
A referral is the first step toward receiving special education services. A referral is a written request for evaluation, explaining why the student might need special education services.
A student must be referred before they are evaluated. 评估决定学生是否有资格获得特殊教育服务, and what those services might be. Once a student has been referred, 学生所在学校的一个小组将在25个学日内决定是否对学生进行评估.
If a student already has an IEP and is transferring into Seattle Public Schools , they do not need tobe referred. Instead, the district will use the Out of district placement process.
Making a Referral
Any member of a student’s community may initiate a referral for evaluation. This community is comprised of their parents or guardians, extended family, teachers, medical professionals, community members, and/or agencies.
Referral is the first step leading towards Special Education Services. All referrals are made in writing. They are made either to the district or through a students existing school, depending on their enrollment status in Seattle Public Schools. A parent, guardian, 老师或其他了解该儿童的个人可以发起转介. When a referral is made, 学区必须在25个学日内作出是否评估资格的决定.
Materials that may be used to determine whether to evaluate include:
- Medical, therapy, or school records
- Report cards or other progress reports
- Teacher, parent, or provider information
- Other assessments
家长/监护人在与学区共享非十大正规网赌软件内部的任何记录之前必须同意.
在转介期间，如有会议，家长/监护人将获邀出席. 有关评估的建议将以事先书面通知的形式提供给家长/监护人. 如果评估被拒绝，家长/监护人将被告知原因.
Students Currently Enrolled
If your student is already enrolled in Seattle Public Schools ，与学生所在学校的工作人员沟通，开始转介过程. 你可以从学生的老师或大楼管理员那里开始. If you need help making a referral, please contact us.
All referrals must be made in writing, but can occur at any time. If necessary, we can work with families to accept verbal referrals.
Student Not Enrolled with Seattle Public Schools
Referral process
What to expect during the referral process.
Referral period
收到推荐后，将与学生的家长/监护人联系. The school-based team must make a decision within 25 school days about whether or not to evaluate the student for eligibility.
During the referral period, existing records are gathered for review. 可用于决定是否评估学生的材料包括:
- Medical, therapy, or school records
- Report cards or other progress reports
- Teacher, parent, or provider information
- Other assessments
家长/监护人在与学区共享非十大正规网赌软件内部的任何记录之前必须征得同意.
Pre-referral
Pre-referral 以学校为基础的团队是否通过这个过程来确定学生是否需要额外的支持来取得学业进步.
Evaluation
如果学区找到足够的证据来支持对该学生进行评估的决定，将安排一次评估, and if the student’s parent/guardian gives written consent. 评估结果将用于确定特殊教育服务的资格.
How does a student become eligible for Special Education?
The basic sequence leading to eligibility is referral then evaluation. A referral must be made in writing to the district. 这触发了与家长的沟通，收集现有的记录和审查. 假设学区有足够证据支持评估，且家长/监护人给予书面同意, it is scheduled. The results are then used to determine eligibility.
Who can make a referral?
Each child is a member of a community supporting their growth and learning. This community is comprised of parents or guardians, extended family, teachers, medical professionals, community members, and/or agencies. 任何有关儿童社区的成员都可以将他们转介到地区进行评估.
Where do I begin?
- 对于出生到三岁的孩子，联系华盛顿州范围内的免费电话 800-322-2588.
- 3至21岁，未在十大正规网赌软件注册，请联系十大正规网赌软件儿童搜索.
- 在十大正规网赌软件就读的3 - 21岁学生，与学生所在学校的工作人员沟通预转介和转介事宜.
Make a Referral
Student is Enrolled in SPS: Contact staff at your student’s school. Questions about making a referral, contact the special education team.
Student is NOT Enrolled in SPS
- WithinReach (children under the age of 3)1-800-322-2588 or WithinReach Website
- Child Find (children 3–5 years old) 206-252-0805 or childfind-specialedpreschool@amrokaled.net
- Private School Referral (students 5–21 years old) Contact the Special Education Team.
Resources
Making a Referral for Special Education (WA State OSPI)
Child Find: What Parents Need to Know (wapave.org)
District Registration
特殊教育服务提供给合格的学生，无论注册状态在十大正规网赌软件. 转介或获得服务资格不会自动将学生注册为该地区的学生. This is a separate process through the admissions department.