The parents of a student with a disability may obtain an independent evaluation of the student at
public expense, subject to the same qualifications the St. Charles R-VI School District uses when
it initiates an evaluation, if the parent disagrees with the district’s evaluation of the student.
If a parent requests an independent educational evaluation at public expense, the district must either
(1) initiate a due process hearing to demonstrate that its evaluation is appropriate or (2) ensure that
an independent evaluation, within the following criteria, is provided. The district will provide all
parents a listing of the following evaluator qualifications at their request.
As a condition for payment, all evaluators must agree in writing to release their assessment
information and results to the district prior to receipt of payment for services.
The following is a listing of the qualifications and criteria required for district and independent
evaluations. If a student has unique circumstances that justify an evaluation that does not meet the
following criteria, the district may grant exceptions.
Minimum Qualifications for Evaluators
Type of Assessment
|
Qualifications
|
Intellectual/Cognitive
|
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychological Examiner, or
School Psychologist
|
Adaptive Behavior
|
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychological Examiner, or
School Psychologist
|
Achievement
|
Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified School Psychological
Examiner, or Licensed School Psychologist
|
Speech/Language
|
Certified or Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist
|
Social/Emotional/
Behavioral
|
Certified Special Education Teacher, School Psychological
Examiner, Licensed Social Worker, School Psychologist, or
Licensed Psychiatrist
|
Vision
|
Licensed Ophthalmologist or Optometrist
|
Functional Vision
|
Certified Teacher of Visually Impaired
|
Hearing/Auditory
|
Licensed or Certificated Audiologist
|
Health
|
Physician
|
Motor
|
Licensed Physical Therapist, or Registered Occupational Therapist
|
Location Limitation for Evaluators
Evaluators approved will be located within the St. Charles and greater St. Louis area. Evaluators
outside this area will be approved only on an exception basis, providing the parent can demonstrate
the necessity of using personnel outside this area. Any arrangements beyond the evaluation are the
responsibility of the parent (i.e., food, lodging, transportation, etc.).
Cost Guidelines for Evaluations
Type of Assessment
|
Maximum Cost
|
Cognition
|
up to $600
|
Adaptive Behavior
|
up to $400
|
Achievement
|
up to $400
|
Speech/Language
|
up to $400
|
Social/Emotional/Behavioral
|
up to $600
|
Vision
|
up to $200
|
Hearing/Auditory
|
up to $200
|
Perceptual
|
up to $150
|
Health
|
up to $250
|
Neurological
|
up to $800
|
Motor
|
up to $400
|
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this
area.
Implemented: 04/08/2010
St. Charles R-VI School District, St. Charles, Missouri
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