SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRALS


If you would like to make a referral for an evaluation of your child (beginning at age three) for special education consideration, please contact SARA LANE, Director of Student Services by email or at (573) 491-3700 ext. 206 or her secretary, Tammy Branch, at extension 209.

For children under age 3, please see the First Steps link below.


SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL TIMELINES

These timelines are set by the federal regulations under IDEA and by state of Missouri and local compliance plans.

--School District Staff Receives Parent Referral for an Evaluation

--30 days from date of referral = collection of existing data completed and an evaluation plan is developed. Obtain parental consent for an evaluation if necessary

--60 days from date consent for an evaluation is signed = testing is completed and an evaluation meeting is held to inform parents of the results

--If the student qualifies for services, 30 days after date of evaluation meeting is held an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed and put into place (following parent consent for initial placement) if necessary. Most often this meeting is held at the same time as the evaluation meeting.