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Evaluation Process
The Evaluation Process
When you receive a referral packet, you should select an approved evaluation site from the list provided.The Rochester City School District will coordinate the evaluation based on what you select.
The evaluator will:- Conduct appropriate evaluation
- Complete the Preschool Student Evaluation Summary Report, which summarized the results of the assessments conducted
Evaluation Summary
- The evaluation site will share a copy of evaluation reports, including the Preschool Student Evaluation Summary Report, with you, the parent. Copies will also be sent to the CPSE administrator.
- Upon receipt of the evaluation reports and summary, a meeting will be scheduled with you and the CPSE to review the evaluations.
What will the Initial Evaluation Include
Your child’s initial evaluation will consist of:
- A comprehensive psychological evaluation that looks at what your child knows and at his or her cognitive abilities
- A social history interview, which provides background on your child’s development and family history, often from birth to present
- A physical evaluation, which is a health examination often completed by a child’s doctor
- An observation of your child in his or her current education setting or childcare location
- Other appropriate assessments as necessary to ascertain the physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional factors that contribute to the child’s suspected disability