Parental consent is needed before the child may be evaluated. Evaluation needs to be completed within a reasonable time after the parent gives consent. Child is evaluated. The evaluation must assess the child in all areas related to the child's suspected disability. The evaluation results will be used to decide the child's eligibility for special education and related services and to make decisions about an appropriate educational program for the child.
Eligibility is decided.
A group of qualified professionals and the parents look at the child's evaluation results. Parents may ask for a hearing to challenge the eligibility decision. Child is found eligible for services. Within 30 calendar days after a child is determined eligible, the IEP team must meet to write an IEP for the child. IEP meeting is scheduled.