Education
Initial Referral Conference
An Initial Referral Conference is a meeting held when a student is first referred for special education services or additional support. This conference brings together key stakeholders to discuss the student‘s needs and determine the next steps in the evaluation process.
Participants typically include:
- Parents or guardians
- Classroom teacher(s)
- Special education teacher
- School psychologist
- Administrator
Goals of the Initial Referral Conference:
- Review the reason for referral
- Discuss the student‘s current performance and needs
- Determine if further evaluation is necessary
- Obtain parental consent for evaluation (if needed)
- Develop a plan for assessment and data collection