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Process in Identification of a Student as EBD

  • Development of criteria to determine EBD label

    Development of criteria to determine EBD label
    Development of an IEP team
  • Period: to

    50 day timeline

  • Behaviors are determined to be severe, chronic and frequent

    Behaviors are determined to be severe, chronic and frequent
  • Eligibility Checklist developed

    Eligibility Checklist developed
  • Multicultural issues in assessment need to be addressed

    Multicultural issues in assessment need to be addressed
  • Behavior rating scales are used to characterize patterns of student behavior

    Behavior rating scales are used to characterize patterns of student behavior
    Types of scales include Conner's Teacher and Parent Rating Scale; Walker and McConnell's Scale of Social Competence and School Adjustment; Social Skills Rating System; The Behavior Rating Profile; Behavior Assessment System for Children; Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale; and The Waksman Social Skills Rating Scale.
  • Evaluation includes review of existing data

    Evaluation includes review of existing data
    To include medical information, behavior records, academic performance, observations in various settings, interviews with involved parties, functional behavior assessment, behavior rating scales assessment, IQ testing, psychological evalustion and documentation of previous interventions
  • Develop an IEP for the student

    Develop an IEP for the student