When a Student Does Not Qualify For Special Education: Issues and Recommendations

Abstract

The authors describe the issues that assessment specialists confront when a student referred for special education testing does not qualify for services. This article reviews some of the causes for students not meeting the eligibility requirements and concludes with recommendations to prevent as well as respond appropriately when a designation of "does not qualify" is given. Recommendations for working with these types of results include communication, support, improving professional judgment.