The process for providing special education services to a child with a disability begins with a written request for evaluations made to a school district’s director of special education or special services.

Parents who believe their child is having serious problems in school can also make a written request for school evaluations at any time.

The Special Education Referral Process flow chart with timelines

For more information on parents’ rights in the special education process, click here.

Source: Advocates for Children of New Jersey, Basic Guide to Special Education