NONDISCRIMINATORY ASSESSMENTS


Teams must document that assessments for an initial evaluation or reevaluation were selected and administered so as not to be discriminatory.

Do Your Assessments Look Like This?

Unbiased assessments.mp4

In any Evaluation or Reevaluation

We Must Affirm that we Do NOT Behave This Way

Legal Requirement

Teams must document that assessments used during initial or reevaluation are selected and administered without racial or cultural discrimination.

This includes

Why?

To ensure that evaluations accurately reflect the student's abilities rather than being influenced by racial, cultural, or linguistic biases.

How is Compliance Determined?

The most recent initial evaluation or reevaluation record should document that non-discrimination was considered. This may appear in prior written notice forms, evaluation reports, teacher/provider notes, or other records. Staff can reference assessment technical manuals or include notes explaining how non-discrimination was ensured.

When Does This Apply?

For assessments or evaluations used as part of initial evaluation or reevaluation.

Eligibility Documentation Examples

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