Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.310 - Observation
(1)
Observation required. The public agency must ensure that the
child is observed in the child's learning environment, including the regular
classroom setting, to document the child's academic performance and behavior in
the areas of difficulty.
(2)
Who must observe. The group described in paragraph
41.306(1)"a," in determining whether a child has a specific
learning disability , must decide to:
a. Use
information from an observation in routine classroom instruction and monitoring
of the child's performance that was done before the child was referred for an
evaluation, consistent with rules 281-41.306 (256B, 34CFR300),
281-41.309 (256B, 34CFR300),
281-41.312 (256B, 34CFR300) and
281-41.313 (256B, 34CFR300 );
or
b. Have at least one member of
the group described in paragraph 41.306(1)"a" conduct an
observation of the child's academic performance in the regular classroom after
the child has been referred for an evaluation and parental consent, consistent
with subrule 41.300(1), is obtained.
(3)
Child less than school age or out
of school. In the case of a child of less than school age or out of
school, a group member must observe the child in an environment appropriate for
a child of that age. This subrule also applies to school-age children who must
be evaluated during school breaks.
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