Processes and Practices for Special Education Referral Among Districts and Schools

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Special education referrals are crucial to helping disabled students flourish academically and socially. This approach involves many stakeholders and can vary greatly between school districts and schools. This discussion will examine the essential components of the referral process, district and school disparities in processes and practices, and the success of the timeframe for identifying, referring, assessing, and placing students in special education.
Concerns about a student's learning or behavior usually lead to special education referrals. Teachers, parents, or other school staff who recognize a student's academic or social struggles may express concern. Assessments, observations, and interviews with relevant parties are the initial stage in gathering student performance and behavior data. When there is enough evidence that the student may have a handicap affecting their education,