When exiting a student from special education, which action must the MET perform before services can be discontinued?

When exiting a student from special education, which action must the MET perform before services can be discontinued?

• A. They must inform Mrs. Singer of the possible consequences of his exit
• B. They must conduct a reevaluation
• C. They must gain approval from Thomas' classroom and special education teachers
• D. They must develop a Section 504 Accommodation Plan to replace Thomas' IEP

Answer: (B)

Reevaluation is required to make sure the student still qualifies for special education and to determine the exact services and supports needed. When the MET considers ending services, it must collect up-to-date information on the student’s academic performance, functional skills, and behavior, using assessments, progress data, and input from parents and teachers. This data shows whether the student continues to meet eligibility under IDEA and whether any changes to the program are necessary. If the reevaluation shows the student no longer meets criteria, services can be discontinued; if the student still has a disability but needs different supports, the IEP would be revised instead. (A 504 plan is a separate pathway and not the step used to discontinue IDEA services.)

Reevaluation is required to make sure the student still qualifies for special education and to determine the exact services and supports needed. When the MET considers ending services, it must collect up-to-date information on the student’s academic performance, functional skills, and behavior, using assessments, progress data, and input from parents and teachers. This data shows whether the student continues to meet eligibility under IDEA and whether any changes to the program are necessary. If the reevaluation shows the student no longer meets criteria, services can be discontinued; if the student still has a disability but needs different supports, the IEP would be revised instead. (A 504 plan is a separate pathway and not the step used to discontinue IDEA services.)