Getting reevaluated for special education

How often do kids need to be reevaluated for special education? What are schools looking for when they reevaluate students? Learn the basics from host Dr. Andy Kahn and special education teacher Kate Garcia. And find out key details, like why this process is extra important for high-schoolers who are thinking about going to college. Worried that the school might cut your child’s services? Get advice from parenting expert Amanda Morin on how to avoid passing those feelings on to your child. 

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Related resources

• What is a reevaluation for special education?
• What to do if your child is losing IEP services
• Evaluation rights: What you need to know

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