What is a special education evaluation? (from “Understood Explains”)

Bonus episode! Learn about special education evaluations from the hosts of two podcasts from the Understood Podcast Network. Julian Saavedra is an assistant principal and the host of The Opportunity Gap. Dr. Andrew Kahn is a psychologist and the host of Understood Explains. Together, they explain how and why schools evaluate kids for special education.  

The episode also includes tips from parenting expert Amanda Morin on what to say to your child about getting evaluated. 

Get a transcript for this show and check out more Understood Explains episodes.

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• What is an evaluation for special education?
• 6 benefits of having your child evaluated
• Different terms you may hear for evaluations
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