• Questions
    1) I suspect my child has a learning disability. What should I do?
    2) What is a referral?
    3) Who can make a referral?
    4) What is FERPA?
     
    Answers
    1) QI suspect my child has a learning disability. What should I do?
    A
    If you suspect that your child has a learning disability of any kind, you should contact his/her teacher, counselor, or doctor for further information to determine whether a referral for evaluation is needed.
    2) QWhat is a referral?
    A
    A referral is a request for evaluation to determine if your child has a disability and may be eligible for special education services. When a referral is made, a specific timeline and process is followed.
    3) QWho can make a referral?
    A
    Anyone who is involved with the child may make a referral when there is a suspected disability. Usually a referral is made by the parent, teacher, counselor, or doctor.
    4) QWhat is FERPA?
    A
    Family Eduational Rights Protection Act. It was updated 12/2008. The text can be found on the document page