SLD Eligibility Question #4

Question #4 is a mandatory question on the Specific Learning Disability form.

There are two parts to the question and both must be answered and have data/reports attached for supporting documentation(old and new).

Progress monitoring data, including:

(A) Data that demonstrate that before, or as part of, the referral process, the child was provided appropriate instruction in regular education settings, delivered by qualified personnel; and

(B) Data-based documentation of repeated assessments of achievement at reasonable intervals, reflecting formal assessment of student progress that is directly linked to instruction.



Part 1: This is data prior to being eligible for special education in the area of SLD

This example is for a 3 year re-eligibility determination:

Data that demonstrate that before or as part of the referral process, the child was provided with appropriate instruction in regular education settings by qualified personnel.

Use original eligibility report date and attach report as supporting documents

Report Date

Use current date of eligibility determination

Date Reviewed

Example for an INITIAL eligibility:

Data that demonstrate that before or as part of the referral process, the child was provided with appropriate instruction in regular education settings by qualified personnel.

Use current report date and attach report as supporting documents

Report Date

Use current date of eligibility determination

Date Reviewed

Part 2: This question asks about repeated assessments

This example is for a 3 year re-eligibility determination or Initial eligibility determination:

    • Use a new testing report

    • Use a new DCA report-student report

Always use a new report for this part of the question

Data-based documentation of repeated assessments of achievement at reasonable intervals, reflecting formal assessment of student progress that is directly linked to instruction.

Use a NEW report date and attach as supporting documentation

Report Date

Use current date of eligibility determination

Date Reviewed