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IEP Assessments

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Overview

Assessments are used to determine if a child is eligible for special education services and what kind of supports may be helpful in the classroom. If you disagree with the results of a school's assessment of your child, you have the right to an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). Learn more about this process and the role that thorough and accurate assessments play in your child's education.

What kinds of assessments will my child receive, and who does them?

IEP assessments measure a child’s health, vision, hearing, social-emotional skills, academic performance, communication, and motor abilities. They are typically conducted by a school psychologist, special education teacher, and any additional service providers that are relevant to the student’s disability including speech, occupational, behavioral, vision, audiology, orientation & mobility, assistive technology, AAC, and physical therapists. They must also be administered in the child’s first language or mode of communication so that the assessments accurately reflect their achievement level. To learn more about the main types of assessments and how to know what to ask for, check out this video clip.

Contents

Overview
What kinds of assessments will my child receive, and who does them?
How often should my child be assessed?
What should I do if I disagree with the school’s assessment of my child?
When is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) conducted?
Why should I request my child’s assessments before an IEP meeting?

Assessment Basics

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IEP Assessments 101
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Progress Reporting for IEPs
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All About Assessments: Undivided Learning with Dr. Sarah Pelangka

Types of Assessments

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Functional Behavioral Assessments 101
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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) 101
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Statewide Assessments 101

Top Parent Questions

Parent Question
If I disagree with the school assessment for an IEP, can I get a second opinion?
If you disagree with the school’s assessment, you may request an Independent Educational Evaluation. In California, it is recommended that districts respond within 10–15 calendar days after receiving a request for an IEE.
Parent Question
How do I request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)?
When developing your IEP, the first step to requesting an independent assessment is to submit a written letter to the school district stating that you disagree with the district’s assessment of your child. The district has two choices on what happens next.
Parent Question
When would my child need a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) can be conducted when the IEP team determines it would be appropriate for the child, or when a change in placement is being sought due to behaviors. Learn when the school district must be legally responsible for funding an FBA.

Top Video Clips

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Tips For Reading An Assessment & What Happens If You Disagree
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Can Parents Request Specific Assessments For Their Child?
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How to Dispute Your Child's Test Scores
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An editor and cartoonist who loves using words and images to simplify and share ideas. She has ten years of experience as a copy editor and lives near Portland, Oregon. She often spends her free time going on nature walks with her dog or trying new bread recipes.

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Jennifer Drew, Undivided Senior Editor

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