Special Education
Speech and Language therapy is considered a special education service in the Beaverton School District. The special education process is involved, but it does not need to be confusing. Here is a step-by-step guide for how the process works.
Special Education Process
Step 1: Referral
- The teacher or parent contacts the SLP about a speech or language concern. We discuss the concern via phone, email, or in person meeting. If an evaluation is needed, the SLP will propose conducting necessary evaluations, and the parent decides whether or not to consent to the evaluation.
Step 2: Evaluation
- Once the parent gives consent for the evaluation, the SLP will conduct the evaluation during school hours. This is done as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 school days to complete.
Step 3: Eligibility
- The parent, teacher, and SLP meet to review the evaluation results and decide if the student meets criteria for special education eligibility. Special education eligibility is valid for 3 years. If the student is not eligible, the process ends. If the student is eligible, and IEP is proposed.
Step 4: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- The parent, teacher, and SLP make a plan to address the student's communication needs. This plan is valid for a year and includes goals, accommodations, modifications, and service times.
Step 5: Parent Consent for Special Education Services
- The parent decides whether to give consent or not for services. If not, the process ends. If they do give consent, the student begins services immediately.
Step 6: Progress Notes
- Student progress is reported in December, March, and June.
Step 7: Annual IEP Meeting
- The parent, teacher, and SLP meet every year to update the IEP. The parent, teacher, or SLP can request a meeting at anytime to discuss or revise the IEP.
Step 1: Referral
- The teacher or parent contacts the SLP about a speech or language concern. We discuss the concern via phone, email, or in person meeting. If an evaluation is needed, the SLP will propose conducting necessary evaluations, and the parent decides whether or not to consent to the evaluation.
Step 2: Evaluation
- Once the parent gives consent for the evaluation, the SLP will conduct the evaluation during school hours. This is done as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 school days to complete.
Step 3: Eligibility
- The parent, teacher, and SLP meet to review the evaluation results and decide if the student meets criteria for special education eligibility. Special education eligibility is valid for 3 years. If the student is not eligible, the process ends. If the student is eligible, and IEP is proposed.
Step 4: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- The parent, teacher, and SLP make a plan to address the student's communication needs. This plan is valid for a year and includes goals, accommodations, modifications, and service times.
Step 5: Parent Consent for Special Education Services
- The parent decides whether to give consent or not for services. If not, the process ends. If they do give consent, the student begins services immediately.
Step 6: Progress Notes
- Student progress is reported in December, March, and June.
Step 7: Annual IEP Meeting
- The parent, teacher, and SLP meet every year to update the IEP. The parent, teacher, or SLP can request a meeting at anytime to discuss or revise the IEP.
Questions or comments? Please email Mrs. Fisque at [email protected]