Faculty Publications

Ascertaining The Adequacy, Scope, And Utility Of District Evaluations

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Exceptional Children

Volume

69

Issue

2

First Page

227

Last Page

247

Abstract

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides parents of students with disabilities the opportunity to obtain an independent educational evaluation (IEE) if the parent disagrees with the evaluation conducted by the local education agency. The standard for determining the parent's right to a publicly funded IEE is the appropriateness of the district's evaluation. Yet guidelines for determining the appropriateness of the district's evaluation have not been clearly defined. A qualitative content analysis of recent administrative decisions and cases concerning IEEs identified three legal criteria administrative officers and judges have utilized in determining the appropriateness of challenged district evaluations. Several recommendations to professionals involved in conducting evaluations are offered, including a self-study and ongoing case review.

Department

Department of Special Education

Original Publication Date

1-1-2003

DOI of published version

10.1177/001440290306900208

Link to Full Text

Comments?

Share

COinS