Day: October 15, 2026

Third grader arranging colored blocks with a school psychologist during a special education evaluation

Special Education Evaluation: Referral, Consent, Timeline and IEE

How a special education evaluation works under IDEA, from child find and referral to consent, state timelines, eligibility and the IEE.
Middle school student with headphones and a classmate with a shortened worksheet, illustrating accommodations vs modifications

Accommodations vs Modifications: Differences, Examples and Rules

The difference between accommodations and modifications, with a comparison table, examples, and what modifications mean for state tests, grades and diplomas.