Common use of LEA Clause in Contracts

LEA. With the input of the parent, to review existing information to determine if there is sufficient data to determine: o Whether the child has a particular category of disability. o Present levels of performance and educational needs of the child. o Whether the child needs special education and related services. To provide notice of intent to evaluate prior to determining eligibility if no additional assessment is needed and to obtain written consent of the parent prior to conducting and necessary tests or other assessment instruments. To conduct or obtain necessary assessments for all preschool children suspected of having a disability. To notify the parent of the eligibility staffing early enough to ensure an opportunity to participate. To involve the Urban League Head Start in the evaluation process including, but not limited to notifying Head Start of scheduled assessment dates, times and places, reviewing evaluation information and records provided by Head Start, sharing evaluation information with parent’s permission and observing in the Urban League Head Start classroom. Observation may be a part of the evaluation process for the LEA. The Urban League Head Start site provides and appropriate environment for observation and possibly other assessments. The LEA will include Urban League Head Start in the eligibility staffing with the parent’s permission.