KATHLEEN M. FLAHERTY PH.D. THE REED PROCESS

JUST A THOUGHT… Getting Paper Trained is hard work

IDEA REED = Review of Existing Educational Data IDEA : as part of an initial evaluation (if appropriate) and as a part of any reevaluation under this part, the IEP Team and other qualified personnel, as appropriate, must – (1) Review existing evaluation data on the child including -

IDEA CONTINUED… i) Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child; (ii) Current classroom-based, local, or state assessment, and classroom-based observations; and (iii) Observations by the teachers and related services providers; and

IDEA CONTINUED… On the basis of that review and input from the child’s parents, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine eligibility and need…

PURPOSE OF THE REED The Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plan is completed using information from various formal and informal sources. The REED is used to determine whether additional assessment is needed to answer the following questions: 1.Is additional data needed to determine if the child continues to have a disability and/or CHANGE in eligibility? 2.Is additional data needed to determine the educational needs of the child? 3.Does the student need additions or modifications for the special education program and/or related services to enable the child to meet the measurable annual goals set forth in the IEP of the child and to participate, as appropriate, in the general education curriculum.

STEPS IN THE REED PROCESS It is highly recommended that the REED process begin120 days prior to the reevaluation due date. Sponsor Teacher Enters summary of present levels of academic performance and functional performance on the REED/Draft IEP Enters current district, local, and state assessments Enters current performance and measurable data for general education teachers working with the student

STEPS IN THE REED PROCESS Related Service Providers Enters summary of present levels of performance and functional performance in the area(s) addressed on the REED/Draft IEP

STEPS IN THE REED PROCESS The REED and Reevaluation Plan will be reviewed by the diagnostician/evaluator. The diagnostician/evaluator will enter previous formal testing results into the REED. The diagnostician/evaluator contacts the sponsor teacher with any questions or if information is missing from the draft REED/IEP.

STEPS IN THE REED PROCESS At least three months prior (90) days to the student’s reevaluation due date, a meeting is held to present the information and fill in the REED document and to determine: 1. No testing is needed. We have enough evaluation data from teachers, state and school testing, parent input, independent evaluations, ancillary, medical, prior testing by the school psychologist or diagnostician to answer the three questions 2. Yes testing is needed. Formal testing is needed because the IEP team needs the information to answer one or more of the three questions. The REED should submitted at least 90 days prior to due date.

THE REED IS SUBMITTED…NOW WHAT If additional assessment is not needed, a performance-based reevaluation will be completed. The evaluator(s) will complete the Notice and Eligibility documents and will enter information into the EDT. If additional assessment is needed, a reevaluation with testing will be completed. The evaluator(s) will complete the Notice and Eligibility documents and will enter information into the EDT.

POINTS TO CONSIDER If the team determines that an evaluation is needed, the parent can agree too or deny consent. If the team determines that no evaluation is needed and the parent wants an evaluation, the school can contest (unlikely and costly) or consent to the evaluation.

HOW DOES THIS ALL WORK Let’s take a look at a caseload chart with timelines and look at each member involved in the REED Process Time Line Planning for Reevaluation Chart.docx REED eval timeline Chart.docx

WHY THESE TIMELINES? It is a student’s right to have a timely evaluation that informs a well- developed IEP, goals, services or exit from special education. Nurse: Screens 4 months before evaluation is due. This allows time to resolve a failed vision and/or hearing screening.

WHY THESE TIMELINES? Diagnostician, School Psychologist, Related Service providers review prior testing 4 months before evaluation is due. This allows for review and no unnecessary testing as well as helps the school diagnostician, psychologist, related service provider(s) plan for reevaluations and initial evaluations.

WHY THESE TIMELINES? Case Manager: Holds REED meeting 3 months before evaluation is due. This allows 90 days for evaluators to complete testing if needed. Note: Getting consent at the REED meeting, if the parent attends, saves an extra step for the teacher and the parents.

CONSENT Consent binds the school and the diagnostician/school Psychologist, and related service provider(s) to perform a re-evaluation in a timely manner. Problems with obtaining consent: Consent is obtained even when there is a flawed reevaluation packet: The re-evaluation documents are incomplete. The student had failed vision and/or hearing. The IEP team has checked off all or many assessments without the input of the school psychologist/diagnostician. Assessments that are checked off on the signed consent must be completed even if they are not needed = waste of the child’s time, the evaluator’s time and the School District’s money.

TIPS Reminder… A change in special education placement does not always necessitate a reevaluation. If you have questions, please contact your diagnostician or school psychologist. If a student no longer demonstrates a need for special education services, a reevaluation will need to be completed. Please notify the evaluator that discontinuation of services is under consideration.

WHERE TO FIND REED AND EVALUATION PLAN FORMS Upload REED forms in your school districts data base. Upload REED Guidelines in your school districts data base.

CONCLUSION Any questions or comments? Let’s Review a REED Form REED Form 2016.docx