The group of people, including you, involved in your child's evaluation will tell the school what information it still needs about your child, and the school must collect that information. Before the school can conduct additional testing, school personnel must ask you for permission. They must tell you what the evaluation of your child will involve. Once you give your informed written permission, the school may evaluate your child to collect the additional information it needs. The school will collect this information in many different ways and from many different people, including you if you have information you wish to share.
Tests are an important part of an evaluation, but they are only a piece.
Professionals will observe your child. They may give your child tests. It's important that the school evaluate your child in all areas where he or she might have a disability. Evaluating your child completely will help you and the school decide if your child has a disability. The information will also help you and the school plan instruction for your child.