Evaluation Process

An evaluation team will be convened (consisting of District teacher(s) and school support personnel, as appropriate) having the knowledge and skills necessary to:

1. Identify multiple valid, reliable indicators to use during the evaluation;
2. Identify appropriate assessment instruments; Identification of Needed Assessments and Evaluation for Accelerated Placement/Parent Consent Form
3. Administer said assessments; and
4. Interpret evaluation results.

The composition of the team may vary depending upon the type of acceleration requested and other relevant factors. The evaluation team completes the evaluation within 60 school days following the date of receipt of a parent(s)’/guardian(s)’ written consent to conduct the evaluation. The evaluation is nondiscriminatory and follows policy 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities.

The Iowa Acceleration Scale -3rd Edition will serve as a resource for decision making. The IAS-3 is a guide to discuss the strengths and difficulties for a child being considered for acceleration to help the team arrive at the best decision.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be provided with the Written Notice of Eligibility Determination:

1. If the student is found eligible for the Accelerated Placement Program, the school will prepare and provides parent(s)/guardian(s) with a written plan detailing the type of acceleration the student will receive and strategies to support the student.
2. If the student is not found eligible for the Accelerated Placement Program, the school will provide parent(s)/guardian(s) with written notice of their right to appeal the eligibility determination, within five calendar days after receiving the determination, by submitting a written request to the Superintendent.