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Special education leaders brief board on eligibility timelines, caseloads and school‑level support needs
Summary
District special education staff reviewed federal/state timelines (80‑day initial evaluation), IEP requirements, coordinator caseloads and staffing pressure. Staff reported 1,934 evaluations and eligibility meetings through March and urged clearer, consistent parent communication during the SAT/eligibility process.
Special education staff told the Berkeley County Board of Education they are completing high volumes of evaluations and eligibility meetings, and they urged clearer, more consistent communication with families during the student assistance and eligibility process.
Presenters explained West Virginia’s timelines for special education: an initial evaluation requires parent permission and can take up to 80 days; out‑of‑cycle evaluations may take up to 60 days; and full reevaluations occur at least every three years. Staff said school‑level Student Assistance Team (SAT) interventions can and should begin before eligibility decisions are final, but teams must document interventions and notify…
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