CSE Referral Process

School Age Special Education Referral Process for Students with Possible Special Needs

1. A parent or guardian seeking support services for a student who may need services or accommodations beyond the regular education program should contact the Building Principal or the Director of Student Support Services. Parents/guardians will need to submit in writing a request to the Director of Student Support Services

Please view the sample request letter here

OR

1. A Request for Referral can be made by the student's general education teachers/team through the documented multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The support team will meet and develop a plan to address any areas of concern that can be supported through the general education setting. 

2. During this meeting, supports and interventions will be developed and discussed. Additionally, staff will determine how to monitor the progress of interventions and devise a schedule to review the plan on a regular basis.

3. If the decision is made to refer the child to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or for accommodations under Section 504, consent for testing and evaluation will be sent to the parents/guardians, and the components of a comprehensive evaluation will be explained by the Director of Student Support Services.

• During the evaluation process, if parents have questions or concerns, they should contact the Director of Student Support Services or the School Psychologist.

• The school psychologist and appropriate staff will communicate with parents before the committee meeting to share results and recommendations.

At any time during this process, parents have the right to request a comprehensive evaluation through the Committee on Special Education..