Aiea Elementary Referral Process

What is the first step in the referral process for teachers?

• Schedule a meeting with the parent(s)

• Share your concerns with the RTI/Curriculum Coach

• Tell the parent(s) to take their child to the doctor for testing

• Request a peer review meeting

The second step in the referral process for teachers is...

• The special education teacher does an informal observation

• Examiners have 60 days to collect data and hold an eligibility conference

• Create a plan to determine appropriate interventions, frequency, and collect data for at least 5 weeks

• Parent(s) take their child to their doctor for evaluation

After collecting data on the planned interventions (minimum of 5 weeks), the general education teacher...

• Signs up for a peer review meeting to determine next steps

• Meets again with the RTI/Curriculum Coach to create a new plan

• Tells the parent(s) their child may start receiving special education services

• Schedules an eligibility conference with the parent(s) and team

What phrases should teachers, faculty, and staff avoid telling parents?

Select more than one answer

• "You should have your child tested by their pediatrician."

• "Your child is really low, and might benefit from special education services."

• "I am working with your child on these specific interventions."

• "Please talk with the SSC and schedule a meeting to discuss special education."

Answer explanation

Anytime a teacher or staff member mentions a student's need for special education, it becomes a referral for evaluation.

How many days does the referral team have to collect data once a parent signs consent?

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 50 days

• 60 days

Teachers should refer a student for evaluation when...

• They are 2 grades behind their peers

• They do not speak English fluently

• They have been in school for over 1 year, have good attendance, 2 grades behind, and interventions have been provided

• They have behavior issues and are way below their peers academically

An intervention is...

• Extended time, frequent breaks, varying of activities

• Materials are adapted; texts are simplified by modifying the content areas— simplifying vocabulary, concepts and principles

• Targeted assessment, planning, and data collection (ideally including baseline data) to be effective

• Change to what is being taught

The following is an accommodation...

• Individualized materials are provided for student

• Mini-lessons of skill deficits

• Peer-tutoring

• Additional instruction to students in small groups or individually

The following is a modification...

• Targeted instruction based on progress monitoring

• Eliminate specific standards

• Preferential seating

• Shortened assignments