When appropriate, Unity conducts psycho - educational testing and / or any other appropriate assessments in all areas of suspected disability, in order to determine if students qualify for special education services under IDEA. (unitymiddle.org)
Under special education law, schools and school districts are responsible for identifying children with suspected disabilities, evaluating their needs to determine if they need special education services, providing children eligible for special education services with the least restrictive environment / educational placement and providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities. (clsmf.org)
RtI should never be used as a way to delay a referral to special education if a team has compelling evidence of a suspected disability. (kickboardforschools.com)