1. Evaluation and Eligibility within a MTSS Framework
Building a strong and comprehensive MTSS can impact eligibility in important and significant ways. This strand will share how two states have approached comprehensive evaluations in light of MTSS and the impact on processes, practices, and outcomes.
Panel Discussion Facilitated by
Dawn Miller, Ph.D.
SWIFT Education Center
University of Kansas

2. Kathy Bertsch
Pam Radford

3. State District/Regional Unit Building Other
Audience

4. Purposes of the Evaluation
To determine if the student is a student with an exceptionality
AND
To determine if the student has a need for special education services
To determine if the student has a need for special education services
AND
To determine if the student is a student with an exceptionality
Evaluations serve two primary purposes: One, to determine if a student has an exceptionality; and two, to determine if a student has a NEED for special education services.

5. Panel Sharing
WHAT
HOW
WHY
Lessons Learned
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