How to decide if your child needs a special education evaluation

How do schools decide if a child needs an evaluation? And what role do families play? Host Dr. Andy Kahn explains common reasons to evaluate now — or to wait. Educator Julian Saavedra addresses special education myths that can affect what families decide to do. And parenting expert Amanda Morin offers tips on how to talk to kids about next steps. 

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Related resources

• Deciding on an evaluation
• Are your child’s struggles serious enough for an evaluation?
• What is response to intervention (RTI)?
• 10 special education myths you may hear

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