Authentic Bilingual EvaluationsFederal and state laws require that special education eligibility testing be conducted in a student’s primary language when feasible. For example, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) states "procedures to ensure that testing and evaluation materials and procedures utilized for the purposes of evaluation and placement of children with disabilities for services under this title will be selected and administered so as not to be racially or culturally discriminatory. Such materials or procedures shall be provided and administered in the child's native language..."
An authentic bilingual evaluation leads to the appropriate academic services which maximize fiscal and human resources. A school district can properly allocate classroom efforts in the most effective, ethical, and law-compliant manner to ensure student academic growth. The right assessment is the blueprint for success. Contact me for a free consultation: 717.405.7782 | [email protected] |
The subcontracted bilingual assessment includes:
Additionally, if parent is not able to read English, the evaluator will provide parent with a summary of the conclusions in Spanish. |