Suspecting a Disability
The Difference Between a Medical Diagnosis and an Educational Identification ~ Why a diagnosis does not automatically qualify a student for an IEP https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-a-school-identification-and-a-clinical-diagnosis
Gathering Facts Before Requesting an Evaluation ~ Save work samples, report cards, information shared from school staff, and other helpful items that demonstrate why you see the need for an evaluation. The more information you provide to the team, the better. This will allow for a more thorough consideration of the path forward.
Evaluation Roadmap ~ What to Expect https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Families-of-Students-with-Disabilities
Sample Evaluation Request Letter https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/letter-writing-requesting-initial-eval
Sample Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and Planning Sheets https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Federal-and-State-Requirements/Ohio-Required-and-Optional-Forms-Updated
Developmental Milestones by Age https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Preschool - 12th Grade Education in Ohio