Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Recommending student for evaluation I interned in a 2nd grade classroom at a charter school. One student was still having substantial difficulty in learning his letter sounds and had not begun to read like his peers. It was getting to the point that he avoided doing his work, due to his struggles and feeling different than his friends. The teacher and I noticed that he also begun rocking back and forth a bit in his chair in addition to some other behaviors. The teacher had a conference with the mother and recommended that the student undergo an evaluation for a possible disability. The mother refused. And she continues to refuse each time an issue is raised. The teacher now keeps detailed notes of the areas and concepts that are difficult for him, his grades and behavior issues. What else can she do to help get this student the care/support he may need if the mother refuses to have him evaluated? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Your CT is doing the best thing by keeping detailed documentation for the student. Additionally, the teacher should make sure that administration is aware of the issues as well. I would seek assistance from the Guidance Counselor so they are aware of the difficulties the student is having and of any possibilities of retention. The school can give him structured/ tiered support during the day that the student may benefit from.