Psychological Evaluation

Definition:  Evaluation means procedures used in accordance with Special Education rules to determine whether a student has a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004(IDEIA), and the nature and extent of special education and related services that the student needs.

Description/Purpose:  The purposes of an evaluation are:

1.  To gather information that will help determine the individual’s educational needs

2. To guide decision making about appropriate educational programming for the individual. 

Resources:  Utah State Board of Education:  Special Education Rules

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