PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE FOR INITIAL
ASSESSMENT
The Prior Written Notice form must be completed and sent
with the Assessment Plan for all initial referrals for assessment.
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Evaluation procedure(s) – List the types of assessment data that were used in making the decision
to assess the student (i.e., observation, standardized testing, state-wide
assessment, etc.).
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Assessments – List the
assessments used to make the determination to engage in further assessment
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Record(s) –
List any records
that are or are not part of the student’s cumulative file to make the
determination to assess.
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“Alternatives considered/rejected” – List any other options that were considered and
rejected such as intervention programs offered, curriculum adaptations, etc.
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“Other factors” – list any other relevant factors to be considered such as: the student has been retained, the student is
working far below grade level, the student has received scientific-based
intervention and has not responded, etc.
Legal Citations: 30 EC 56500.4