Specific Learning Disabilities

SLD

**NOTE : The Discrepancy Model will be going away, and the regression table will no longer be used as MN shifts to MTSS**

Interview Forms, BPP Checklists and Template for BPP

Parent/Caregiver Interview (SLD) - Initial Evaluations

Parent/Caregiver Interview Form (Initial Evaluation)

Gathers data on homework activities, student's perception of school, and student's approach to learning new skills

Parent/Caregiver Interview (SLD) - Reevaluations

Parent/Caregiver Interview Form (Re-Evaluation)

Gathers data on homework activities, student's perception of schol, and student's approach to learning new skills

BPP Parent

Parent Basic Psychological Processing Checklist

Parent rates behaviors as never, sometimes, or usually. Item clusters align with MN SLD criteria.

BPP Student.docx

Student Basic Psychological Processing Checklist

Student rates behaviors as never, sometimes, or usually. Item clusters align with MN SLD criteria.

BPP Teacher

Teacher Basic Psychological Processing Checklist

Teacher rates behaviors as never, sometimes, or usually. Item clusters align with MN SLD criteria.

BPP scoring template.docx

BPP Scoring & Eval Summary Template

Use this template to put in your BPP scoring information and write a summary in the Eval.

Observation Forms

For eligibility in Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), documentation of narrative observation in ALL academic need areas is necessary. Focus on basic psychological processes and relevant behavior.

Structured Observation Form (SLD): Gathers data on academic skills, behaviors related to learning routines, and information processing capabilities.

Helpful Resources

MN Regression Table

Sample Academic File Review Write-Up

Woodcock-Johnson V Tests of Achievement Clusters

Woodcock-Johnson V Sub-Test Description

Woodcock-Johnson V Sample Write-Up

When to Consider Listening Comprehension and Oral Language

Additional forms the team may choose to use when planning for SLD evaluation

Assessment Planning Document & Criteria Checklist

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)-Discrepancy Model Eval Requirements

Assessment Planning Guidance Document

SLD Criteria 2012.pdf