Virginia Department of Education’s Video Guide to the Special Education 

Evaluation Process for Families 

In response to legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly as well as feedback and collaboration with the field, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released a Video Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process for Families as additional guidance to support accurate and consistent eligibility determinations and access to special education services across school divisions. These video modules will provide parents, families, and other stakeholders with a brief but comprehensive overview of the special education process on the following topics: Introduction (Overview of Series), Identification, Evaluation, Eligibility, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Reevaluation, Early Intervention, and What’s Next. Each module is designed to be viewed as a stand-alone resource or viewed in succession. 

Introduction Video 1 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families 

Identification Video 2 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families

Evaluation Video 3 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families


Eligibility Video 4 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families


Individualized Education Program Video 5 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families


Reevaluation Video 6 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families


Early Intervention Video 7 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families 

What’s Next Video 8 Special Education Evaluation Process for Families 

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