Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Passing grades do not automatically mean a child does not need an evaluation. Look beyond grades at progress, classroom performance, assessments, work samples, behavior, communication, attendance, and how much support your child requires to succeed.
The important question is whether your child may have a disability and, because of that disability, may need special education and related services.
The free Progress Check uses the numbers from the IEP and the progress reports to show whether the gap is closing.
Open the Progress Check →Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
Get started →This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.
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