EC Process Overview

What is the first step of the EC Process?

• Develop an IEP

• Conduct Re-evaluation of IEP

• Referral/Initial

• Determine Eligibility

What is the purpose of an referral/initial meeting?

• To get teachers and parents on the same page

• To discuss behavior issues

• To develop an IEP

• To discuss reasons for suspected disability, strengths, concerns, & needs of student-- & determine if testing is necessary

What is the second step of the EC Process

• Develop an IEP

• Determine Eligibility after evaluations

• Conduct Re-evaluation of IEP

• Referral/initial

What is the purpose of the Eligibility meeting?

• To conduct appropriate evaluations

• To review the results of evaluations and determine eligibility and if the child has  a disability and or needs special education services.

• To discuss the child's needs

• To develop an IEP

What is the third step of the EC Process?

• Develop an IEP

• Referral/Initial

• Conduct Re-evaluation of IEP

• Determine Eligibility

What is the purpose of the IEP meeting?

• To determine if special education services are appropriate

• To discuss accommodations for the student

• To discuss progress monitoring data of the student

• To develop a plan for delivery of special education services

What is the fourth step of the EC Process?

• Referral/initial

• Determine Eligibility after evaluations

• Develop an IEP

• Tri-annual Re-evaluation

What is the purpose of a re-evaluation meeting?

• To conduct a record review of data

• To discuss current performance in the classroom

• To determine if any evaluations are needed for continued eligibility or exiting of services

• All of the above

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