When a student has experienced serious,
persistent difficulties with some aspect
of school, staff members or parents may
seek assistance from the school's Child
Study Team.
A basic Child Study Team is comprised
of three members:
- A Social Worker
- Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
- Psychologist
A Speech and Language Specialist is a member of the Team for evaluations of preschoolers and those school age students whose presenting problems appear to be in the area of language development. Other specialists are included for some types of evaluations (e.g. an audiologist for a student with a hearing impairment or a physician when there are medical issues).
Each building in the Morris School District has a Child Study Team assigned on a regular basis. The District contracts with a variety of agencies and professionals in private practice for some types of specialized evaluations.
The purpose of a Child Study Team evaluation is to determine if a student has a disability and is eligible for special education and related services. The criteria for making these judgments are outlined in the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 6A, Chapter 14
(N.J.A.C. 6A:14) |
