Who refers for an evaluation?

Who refers for an evaluation?

• A. General education teachers
• B. School nurses
• C. Parents of the student
• D. School administrators

Answer: (A)

The person who typically initiates an evaluation is the general education teacher. They interact with the student every day and see how the student handles instruction, assignment completion, and classroom behavior across different contexts. This daily observation helps them notice persistent patterns of difficulty that may indicate a need for a formal evaluation for special education services. While parents can request an evaluation and other professionals may be involved in the process, the teacher is usually the one who first raises the concern and initiates the referral so the school team can review and determine eligibility. Before any testing happens, the school must obtain parental consent.

The person who typically initiates an evaluation is the general education teacher. They interact with the student every day and see how the student handles instruction, assignment completion, and classroom behavior across different contexts. This daily observation helps them notice persistent patterns of difficulty that may indicate a need for a formal evaluation for special education services. While parents can request an evaluation and other professionals may be involved in the process, the teacher is usually the one who first raises the concern and initiates the referral so the school team can review and determine eligibility. Before any testing happens, the school must obtain parental consent.