WCSD Parent Resource Center

 FAQ

What are the steps in the Special Education Process?
What is a referral for special education?
Where do I send this statement?
Who can make a referral for special education?
What happens after a referral has been made?
What is an evaluation include?
Who are the Chairpersons for Special Education in Wappingers?
What happens after the individual evaluation?

What are the steps in the Special Education Process?
1) Initial Referral for special education services.
2) Individual evaluation process.
3) Determining eligibility for special education services.
4) Annual review/reevaluation.
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What is a referral for special education?
A referral is a written statement asking that the school district to evaluate 
your child to determine if he or she needs special education services.
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Where do I send this statement?
This written statement should be addressed to the chairperson of your school 
district's Committee on special education or your school principal.
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Who can make a referral for special education?
The parent. The child's teacher or a professional in the child's school.
Additional people who may make a referral include: doctors, judicial 
officiers, or a designated public agency.
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What happens after a referral has been made?
The parent or guardian will be asked for written consent to evaluate the 
child.
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What is an evaluation include?
An evaluation includes various assessment tools and strategies. These will 
determine what the child's learning difficulties may be.
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Who are the Chairpersons for Special Education in Wappingers?
Paul Brenner -     Gayhead, Out-of-District
Elizabeth Faison - Evans, Oak Grove, Sheafe Road, Vassar
James Emanuel -    Myers Corners, Wappingers Junior High School , Kinry Road
Johanna Hudak -    John Jay, Van Wyck
Diane Lordi -      Brinckeroff, Pre-school, Fishkill Plains
Mary Nicoletti -   Roy C. Ketcham
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What happens after the individual evaluation?

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