Blog categorized as Evaluations

Learn how to formally request a full comprehensive special education evaluation for your child. Discover why wording matters and download a free letter template.

If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting replaying the conversation in your head—thinking “I should have said something” or “I didn’t really understand what I just agreed to”—you are not alone.

As a former teacher, I can't tell you how frustrating it is to suspect a child has a learning disability just to have the school refuse to test them. Fixing this issue has become a passion for me. But the question remains for many parents, "when should I ask for my child to be evaluated?"

The next task you must tackle is the monstrous report you just got back filled with charts and numbers. I know it can seem daunting, but I'm here to help you figure it out. And if you hyperventilate looking at the paperwork, pop me an email. I thrive on charts, graphs, and numbers.

Triennial evaluations are your chance to hit the reset button. Learn how updated data shapes your child's IEP, ensuring their services and goals truly match who they are today.