Focus on Evaluations

For parents who suspect their child may have learning disabilities, the evaluation and recommendation process can be daunting. In fact, the process is a problem-solving exercise that need not be intimidating. This article is a straightforward explanation of what you can expect, with answers to your most fundamental concerns.

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From Evaluation to IEP

by Donna A. Chauvin Quallen, MEd, CAS, and Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

If done properly, the results of your child’s evaluation should form the basis for their IEP. A thorough evaluation points out strengths and deficits, both of which must be incorporated in the goals and objectives the PPT establishes for your child to succeed.

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Fundamentals of an AT Evaluation

by Shelley Lacey-Castelot, ATACP, MS, with Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

Assistive Technology (AT) can help “level the playing field” for your child with LD. To ensure that your child has access to appropriate technology, request an AT evaluation, the results of which can be incorporated into the IEP.

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Making Sense of Evaluation Results

by Donna A. Chauvin Quallen, MEd, CAS, and Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

When academic performance suffers, an educational diagnosis is done to help define the student’s academic strengths and learning needs and translate them into an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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Measuring Learning During School Closure

by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

With the COVID-19 school closures, teaching has shifted from classroom, small group, and individual instruction to distance learning. Teachers and service providers are working hard to adapt to remote platforms. As parents, you are in a unique position to let your school team know how your kids are responding to online learning

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RTI: A Tool for Early Identification of LD

by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

RTI is an individualized, comprehensive assessment and intervention process that utilizes a problem-solving framework to identify and address academic difficulties through effective, research-based instruction. The goal of RTI is to separate children with true learning disabilities from those who perform poorly as a result of poor instruction.

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School-Based vs. Clinical Evaluation: What’s the Difference?

by Eve Kessler, Esq.
for Smart Kids with LD

Evaluation is the first step in addressing learning difficulties or ADHD. Parents—especially those new to learning challenges—often are confused about the differences between school-based evaluations and clinical evaluations. Here is a straightforward explanation that will help you determine what’s best for your child.

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