Listen "All About Evaluations"
Episode Synopsis
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services, Mary Beth Pinnell, for an informative conversation about the special education evaluation process, related services, and how families can navigate important conversations and collaborate with their child’s support team.Ashley starts by asking Mary Beth to share a little about herself and her roles in the district (00:46). Later, Ashley and Mary Beth have a conversation centered around:Special Education Evaluation Process (1:21)Private Evaluation Considerations (6:18)Parent Questions (8:29)Related Services (8:45)Explaining a Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) to Your Child (9:55)Talking to Your Child About their Disability (12:45)I Have Concerns After My ARD (14:00)Ways for Families to Collaborate (15:08)ResourcesCollaborative Partners Question FormSpecial Programs Handbook
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