Eligibility: How do you know if your child needs special education?

If you think your child might be eligible for special education or if you have concerns about your child's progress, contact your school district and ask them to do an evaluation to see if your child is eligible for special education.
For more information about special education and your rights, including on eligibility and a sample letter requesting an evaluation for special education, go to BreakingAutism.com.
Other Resources:
Sample Letter Requesting an Evaluation for Special Education:
www.breakingautism.com/blog.html
Child Find Law (IDEA Sec. 300.111): sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/b/30...
What to Expect at an Eligibility Meeting, Understood.org article: www.understood.org/en/school-...