Question

A referral is a formal request that a student be evaluated for special education services. It is characterized by which of the following?

a. mandatory written notice to parents is required prior to referral
b. the first step toward a special education
c. a formal approval of special education personnel
d. 95% of referrals for special education result in placement

Answer 1

The correct answer is option is b. the first step toward a special education

Step-by-step explanation:

When a student shows learning difficulties in education, teachers first assess him to judge whether he requires special education or not. This step of determination is known as the pre-referral step towards special education.

Then the first step towards the special education of a child is a referral which is a formal request that a student be evaluated for special education services followed by a written mandatory notice to the parents for the assessment.