CHILD FIND: ELIGIBILITY AND SCREENING

ELIGIBILITY

A variety of tools and strategies are used to gather information to determine whether or not a student is eligible for special education. The evaluation process establishes whether or not a child has an exceptionality (disability or giftedness) and has a need for special education and related services. Students must meet two criteria to be enrolled in special education:

1. Does the student have a disability?
   
   
2. Does the student need specially designed instruction to benefit from the general education curriculum?