If your student is struggling and you have concerns, as a parent/guardian, you can request a Referral to Consider a Special Education Evaluation meeting under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). To initiate the process, you can submit a written request to your child’s school or the district’s special education department. Your request should include:
A statement of your concerns about your child's academic, behavioral, or developmental progress.
Any supporting information, such as examples of challenges your child is facing or past evaluations.
Once the request is made, the school must respond within a reasonable timeframe to obtain your consent for the evaluation.
(Individuals Disabilities Education Act, Section §1414 (a)(1)(B)); ( Idaho Special Manual- Chapter 3, Section 3: C2)
Procedural Safe Guards Notice For Student with Disabilities & Their Parents