WALKING THROUGH CHILD STUDY

What is the Child Study Committee?

A committee that enables school personnel, and non school personnel, as appropriate, to meet the needs of individual children who are having difficulty in the educational setting.

The committee reviews existing data to make recommendations to meet children’s needs. They may refer children for evaluation for special education and related services

Who makes up the Committee

School Principal or designee

The person who referred the child

At least one teacher

At least on specialist

Making a Referral

When a disability is suspected the following persons may submit an oral or written referral the Child Study Committee

Parent

Teacher

Another Referring Source

How to Make a Referral

Contact the chairman of the Child Study Team.

Fill out appropriate forms.

Referral form

Classroom observation form

The Child Study Committee will meet within 10 days to review existing data and identify and recommend strategies to address student’s learning, behavior, communication, or development.The Committee may also request an evaluation for Special Education Services.

What is a Disabling Condition?

Autism

Deafness

Deaf-blindness

Developmental Delay

Emotional Disturbance

Hearing Impairment

Mental Retardation

Multiple Disabilities

Orthopedic Impairments

Other Health Impairment

Severe Disabilities

Specific Learning disability

Speech or Language Impairment

Traumatic Brain Injury

Visual Impairment