A comprehensive evaluation report from a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, school psychologist, learning disability specialist, or diagnostician, including:
- Clear statement of presenting problem; diagnostic interview
- Educational history documenting the impact of the learning disability
- Alternative explanations and diagnoses are ruled out
- Relevant test data with standard scores are provided to support conclusions, including at least: (a) WAIS-R; (b) Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery-Revised, including Written Language; (c) Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive Processing Battery to substantiate any processing problems
- Clearly stated diagnosis of a learning disability based upon DSM-IV criteria
- Defined levels of functioning and any limitations, supported by evaluation data
- Current report (within 3 years of enrollment date), dated and signed
- Recommendations to address functional limitations
Note:High School IEP, 504 Plan, and/or a letter from a physician or other professional will not be sufficient to document a learning disability.