The special education evaluation results tell us whether a student meets criteria for one of the special education eligibility categories.
The eligibility “gets you in the door” for special ed services. Once eligible, a child can receive services in any area of need. The eligibility category does not define or restrict which services are available on the IEP (Individualized Education Program, the special ed plan).
Washington state has 14 “doors” into special education.
Oregon has 12 doors.
Federal law specifies 13 doors.
See if you can spot the differences :)
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