The identification process of students with speech-language impairment in South Carolina

This presentation focuses on the process for initial evaluation of students with speech-language impairment. An involves use a variety assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant functional, developmental, academic information assist in determining if child is eligible special education services. There three-pronged question eligibility: (1) whether student disability by reason thereof, (2) has an educational impact (3) requires direct Evaluations must also determine present levels achievement functional performance. shifts focus from determination eligibility services what needs enable him/her learn effectively participate progress general curriculum.