Special Education Referral Process
Today, public schools have a variety of programs in place for students who are in need of assistance. However, not all students who are eligible for special education services are not obviously in need of these services. Some of these students may "slip through the cracks" of special education services if the referral process is not properly followed. It is that special education referral process which is being explained throughout this webpage.
Both of the above pictures show students in special education. It just goes to show that some students are more obviously in need of assistance than others. The student in the lower picture is in a wheelchair and will need assistance to reach his classes. The above student may appear to be completely "normal", but has a learning disability. It is up to teachers to follow the referral process to support BOTH students.