Gilboa-Conesville CSD

If a student is struggling in a specific area, a referral to the Response to Intervention Team is made.  An intervention is then discussed and monitored. 

If a student continues to struggle, despite the use of interventions and strategies, the student may be referred to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

After obtaining parent consent, the school psychologist evaluates the student’s abilities and needs. This evaluation has many components and may include an individual psycho-educational evaluation, achievement testing, classroom observations, and other assessments related to the area of a suspected disability.

A CSE meeting is then held to determine if the student meets the eligibility requirements under IDEA. A student can be found to have one of the 13 disability classifications.

If the student is found eligible, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by the CSE team which identifies the students present levels of performance, deficit areas and specific programs, services and/or accommodations that will address the student’s individual needs. Specific goals are written and monitored.

Quarterly progress notes are written to update the progress of the IEP goals. An annual review is held where the CSE team takes a look at the progress the student has made and reviews any necessary accommodations.   Recommendations are made for the upcoming year.  At least every three years the student is reevaluated to determine whether or not the student continues to need special education programs and services.