Evaluation
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To Obtain Information On
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Conducted By
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Physical
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Sight, hearing, physical development; medical needs; physical & health factors which affect school progress
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School physician, school nurse, child's pediatrician
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Psychological
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General intelligence; learning strengths and weaknesses; instructional needs; social interactions and relationships
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School Psychologist
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Speech-Language
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Receptive/expressive oral language, production of sounds, voice, fluency, auditory-perceptual skills
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Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist
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Motor
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Coordination, strength, visual perception, visual motor integration, sensory processing, self-care skills
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Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist
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Social History
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Parent's perception of child's development and other factors that may affect school performance
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School Social Worker, School Psychologist
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Class Observation
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Performance in the current educational setting; relationship to teacher and other students; learning styles, attention span
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School Administrator, Special Educator, CSE Member, School Psychologist, School Social Worker
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Appropriate Educational Evaluations
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Educational achievement; learning strengths and weaknesses; vocational and academic needs
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Teachers, Reading Specialists, Math Specialists, Special Educators, School Psychologist
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Assessments in all areas relating to the suspected disability
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A specific assessment related to health, vision, hearing; social-emotional development; general intelligence; communication skills; motor abilities; academic performance
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School Psychologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, School Nurse, Special Educator |