Referral Process for Speech

1. If a student is suspected of having a possible articulation, fluency or voice disorder by a classroom teacher, school personnel, or parent, a written request must be submitted for a speech evaluation. Students suspected of having a possible language disorder are initially brought to the attention of the I&RS committee which may lead to a referral to the Child Study Team.
   

2. Once the written referral has been received, a meeting will be held with the SLP, parents, and teacher(s) within 20 days. If a speech evaluation is warranted at the time of the meeting, which is determined by the speech production norms below and impact on educational performance, consent for a speech evaluation will be requested.
   

3. Following receipt of written consent to evaluate, the SLP will perform the evaluation and follow-up meeting within 90 days. If the student is determined Eligible for Speech and Language Services (ESLS) , an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for speech services will be developed at this meeting.