What is a Reevaluation Meeting?
A reevaluation for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a formal process used to determine whether a student continues to be eligible for special education services and to assess their current educational needs. IEP teams must convene to consider a reevaluation every three years to address eligibility and programming. A reevaluation may be considered more frequently if deemed necessary for evaluating eligibility or programming, but not more than once a year. (NC 1503-2.4)
A reevaluation meeting includes:
- A review of existing data, which includes but is not limited to:
- Attendance,
- Grades and progress report
- Classroom-based, local, and/or state assessments
- Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child
- Relevant medical/health concerns
- Discipline reports
- Previous evaluations
- Observations by teachers and related services providers
- A discussion of current performance in the classroom.
- A determination of whether additional evaluations are needed and why.
Parents and families can provide valuable information about their student as members of the IEP team, including updated medical records, private evaluations completed within the last year, and observations of academic and functional progress.
Once the required data has been collected, the team will meet to review existing data and completed evaluations to determine if the student continues to meet the criteria for special education eligibility and/or develop, review, or revise the IEP.
If the student remains eligible, the team will update the IEP to reflect any changes in the student’s needs and adjust goals, services, modifications, and accommodations.
Keep in mind:
- Parent consent is required before the team can complete any new testing.
- If no new assessments are needed, the team can agree to use existing data to determine continued eligibility.
- If parents disagree with the school’s evaluation, they have a right to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) paid for by the Local Education Agency (LEA). Parents can learn more about requesting an IEE in the Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education.
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Your voice matters
Research shows students reach higher levels of achievement when parents are actively involved in their children’s education. As a parent, family member, or guardian of a student with a disability, you know firsthand what is working and what is not. Therefore, each year, the Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) gathers feedback from families through the survey to improve services. Please complete the 2024-2025 Exceptional Children Parent Survey to share your views on how your school involves you in your child’s education. The survey is available through all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and open to all parents in the state. The survey is available to complete and will accept responses until June 30, 2025. If you have more than one child with a disability receiving services, you may complete the survey for each child. The survey is open to parents with children from preschool through high school. Completing the survey is voluntary. You will not be asked to provide your name or other personally identifiable information. The information is confidential and will not be shared with anyone. The information from all families will be compiled to create a report about your school system, the state, the efforts to involve families in their children’s education, and the impact of that involvement on educational results for students with disabilities. The report is shared with LEAs so they can make improvements. We hope you will participate.
Contact information:
Johanna Lynch, Parent Liaison
Office of Exceptional Children, NCDPI
Email: johanna.lynch@dpi.nc.gov
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