Because Rutland is part of the public school system, the first step is to talk with the special education director in your county about a referral to Rutland.
Private schools can also refer students to Rutland.
Special education directors must approve every Rutland referral. When a child is referred, psychologists, social workers, teachers and consulting psychiatrists begin their investigation into the student's problems, reasons for them and possible solutions and services. All information from the evaluation, home and other sources is used to determine whether the child has a severe emotional disorder.