Informal discussions at the staff level between classroom teachers and the resource teachers regarding students experiencing difficulties are welcomed. The Resource Teacher is intended to be a "resource" for classroom teachers.

Resource teachers may perform diagnostic achievement tests on individual students at the request of classroom teachers, provided that such assessments are warranted.

All individual assessments, other than those which measure student achievement, shall be administered only with the permission of the parent(s) or guardian(s). A standardized form will be used for obtaining the required consent.

In the event that parents refuse permission for the assessment, they will be asked to sign a "Refusal of Service" form.

A MAPS/Wrap-around assessment will be used to determine program for a student with special needs when it is deemed necessary by the Principal, in consultation with the Special Needs Consultant, the Resource/Special Education Teacher, and the Classroom Teacher. The MAPS/Wrap-around will involve as many persons as possible who are significant in meeting the child's needs, including parent(s)/guardian(s), medical personnel, and other persons as deemed necessary by the Principal. The Principal will obtain parental permission to do the MAPS/Wrap-around, as would be done in the case of all other non-achievement assessments.

Assessment reports generated through the individual testing of students by Resource teachers will be kept in the Resource teacher's files and a copy of the assessment report will be sent to the Principal and the Special Needs Consultant. Additionally, a copy of the report will be presented to the classroom teacher, and the parent(s) or guardian(s) if appropriate in conference. This report will be placed in the student's cumulative record file. The classroom teacher may have a copy of the report if they so desire.  

In any situation where a formal assessment is done on a student, where parental consent is obtained prior to the assessment, the Special Needs Consultant will hold a conference involving the resource teacher, the classroom teacher, the Principal, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the results of the assessment. This conference will deal with the program intentions that the school has, and will also explain to the parent(s)/guardian(s) what they can do to assist their child.

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