Indicator 16

The school shall provide special education services related to the identification, monitoring, and referral of students in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
 

What to Look for:
 

Are special education personnel and services available to assist students who have been referred for services?

• a referral process is in place to identify students for special education services
• special education personnel follow all local, state, and federal laws and keep current records on all students in their caseload
• all special education information is maintained in locked and confidential file cabinets
• students are regularly monitored and appropriate meetings are held at least once a year
• all parents understand and are knowledgeable about the services provided by the special education department