Communication to Parents of Diagnostic Resources

INST 4.1

When a learning disability is suspected in a student, principals must communicate with the parents about available educational services and diagnostic resources.

 Purpose:

• To serve as a resource for parents.

 Commentary/Procedural Points:

• Since identification of learning problems is so essential to the educational process, parents should be advised as soon as a problem is suspected.

• Open and on-going communication is essential between school and parents.

• Documentation of communications with parents should be maintained in the confidential file.

• It is the parents’ responsibility to initiate and follow through with the available educational services and diagnostic resources.

 References:

• Parent Guide to Student Advocacy Team Process 

June 2025