Show Notes: "Oh My! The IEP Evaluation" – Part 1Hosts & Guests:Meredith (Host)Tashia White (Co-host/Parent)Dr. Stephanie Crawford (Director of Mental Health)Dr. Bernadette Pigeon (Mental Health Coordinator)Ellen Kerkoff (Mental Health Lead)Topics Covered:Understanding the IEP evaluation process: what it is, how it starts, and who is involved.Signs a student may need an evaluation (academic, behavioral, internalizing/externalizing behaviors).The role of parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams in referrals and evaluations.The difference between psychoeducational evaluations and other assessments (speech, OT, etc.).The importance of referral questions and individualized evaluation plans.Medical vs. educational diagnoses: what schools can and cannot do.The RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) frameworks.How outside reports and multiple perspectives are used in evaluations.The three-year reevaluation process and what changes over time.Addressing stigma around special education and supporting neurodiverse students.Advice for parents navigating the process and collaborating with schools.Resources Mentioned:DCSEAC website: DCSEAC.orgContact: [email protected] media links for DCSEAC (see website for details)Additional resources: https://www.dcsdk12.org/about/departments/special-educationNext Episodes:Part 2: The three-year evaluation process, IEP meetings, and parent advice.Part 3: Functional behavior assessments and district updates.How to Support:Like, share, and follow the podcast.Send suggestions or questions via social media or email.

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