Severe Discrepancy

Severe Discrepancy:  provide a statement documenting a severe discrepancy for the affected academic areas in comparison to the student's intellectual ability or demonstrating a LACK of a severe discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability. 

Mikayla demonstrates a severe discrepancy between general intellectual ability and achievement in at least one of the identified areas of achievement: Math Calculation. 

General Intellectual Ability Assessment Measure: DAS-II 

Overall Composite Score: 84 

Regression Score: 69 

Achievement Measure: WJ-IV 

The team has determined that Mikayla’s underachievement is not primarily the result of a vision, hearing, or motor impairment; a developmental cognitive disability; an emotional or behavioral disorder; economic or cultural influences; limited English proficiency; or lack of appropriate instruction in reading or math. Mikayla demonstrates a continued severe discrepancy in the area of math calculation, but also demonstrates below average skills in the areas of reading and written language. As this is a reevaluation, Mikayla does not need to meet initial eligibility criteria but continues to have a disability and demonstrate a continued need for special education and related services. Based on the results of this evaluation, Mikayla meets eligibility criteria for a Specific Learning Disability in the area of math calculation and continues to demonstrate a disability and need for special education.