MI Criteria for Determining Existence of a Specific Learning Disability
LISD Standards and Procedures for Identification of Students with Suspected SLD
Guidance Handbook for Educators of ELL with suspected disabilities
MDE Memo 12/9/22 "Use of Physician's Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Special Education."
Michigan Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Accelerating Learner Outcomes in Literacy (v1, 8/2022)
Informed consent means a parent is fully informed about the district's proposed actions and agrees to them in writing.
Consent is always in writing and never verbal.
Must clearly state the reason consent is being sought in their native language, or through another mode of communication
Must inform parents that they can revoke their consent at any time.
Email, Verbal conversations (in person or by phone), or Text Messages are NEVER considered acceptable forms of consent
Acceptable Examples of how to get a signature on a Consent Form
A consent form is sent via the USPS to the parent or 18+ student, and the form is signed, dated, and returned via the USPS.
A consent form is sent via email to the parent or 18+ student, then is printed by the recipient, signed and dated, and scanned back.
PDF fillable form – need an electronic signature that is time-stamped for the date.
IDEA requires schools to obtain parent/18+ student consent before the following actions:
initial evaluation
re-evaluation
initial provision of special education services
secondary transition -inviting participating agencies to the IEP where transition is discussed.