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Questions
1)  I suspect my child has a learning disability. What should I do?
2)  What is a referral?
3)  Who can make a referral?
4)  What is FERPA?
 
Answers
1)  Q I suspect my child has a learning disability. What should I do?
  A
If you suspect that your child has a learning disability of any kind, you should contact his/her teacher, counselor, or doctor for further information to determine whether a referral for evaluation is needed.
2)  Q What is a referral?
  A
A referral is a request for evaluation to determine if your child has a disability and may be eligible for special education services. When a referral is made, a specific timeline and process is followed.
3)  Q Who can make a referral?
  A
Anyone who is involved with the child may make a referral when there is a suspected disability. Usually a referral is made by the parent, teacher, counselor, or doctor.
4)  Q What is FERPA?
  A
Family Eduational Rights Protection Act. It was updated 12/2008. The text can be found on the document page