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This technical assistance document from the Nebraska Department of Education's Special Education Office in September 2008 provides guidance on verifying disabilities in children. It covers the purpose, development history, organization, and major sections for various disability categories. The document outlines requirements for Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams, Child Find, Student Assistance Team, evaluation materials, and documentation for eligibility. It also offers procedures to determine adverse effects on educational performance and parent involvement. Contact the Special Education Office at 402-471-2471 or visit www.neb.state.ne.us/SPED/sped/html for more information.
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Verification Guidelines for Children with Disabilities Technical Assistance Document Nebraska Department of Education Special Education Office September 2008
Introduction • Purpose of TA Guide • Provide Assistance to MDT • Determine if child needs special education • History of Development of Guide • Organization of Guide • Thirteen Major Sections: One for Each Disability Category • Each Section Divided into Eight Components
Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams and Reporting of Diagnostic Data (92-NAC 51.006) • Child Find • Student Assistance Team • Evaluation and Other Assessment Materials • Multidisciplinary Team Requirements • MDT Written Report • Children Who Do Not Qualify
Other Health Impairment • Introduction • Three Part Eligibility Requirement • Meet verification criteria (92 NAC 51.006) • Documentation: Adverse Effect on Educational Performance • Determination: Need for Special Education Services
Other Health Impairment (cont’d) • State Definition • Examples of health problems that may affect the child’s educational performance • For children below age 5, health problems that may affect a child’s developmental performance
Other Health Impairment (cont’d) • Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Composition • Verification Guidelines • Education Evaluation and Assessments • Parent Involvement
Other Health Impairment (cont’d) • Procedures to Determine Adverse Effect on Educational Performance: • Factors to Consider • Achievement Considerations • Expressive or receptive language development • Academic or Vocational Performance • Reading, Math, Written Language • Social or Emotional Competence, motor Development, Attention and Focus Skills
Other Health Impairment (cont’d) • Related Definitions • Frequently Asked Questions • References and Resources
For Additional Information Special Education Office Nebraska Department of Education Telephone: 402-471-2471 Web Address: www.neb.state.ne.us/SPED/sped/html