General FAQ


How to request an evaluation for suspected learning disability:



Is parent notification or consent required for Multilevel System of Support (MLSS) or Response to Intervention (RtI)?


WI DPI Guidance: Consent and Notification in a Multilevel System of Support (Response to Intervention): Frequently Asked Questions & Definitions No. Federal and state law, administrative rules, and guidance are generally silent regarding the need to provide notification or obtain consent from parents regarding the continuum of instructional supports within the general education curriculum. Notification or consent is not necessary to provide additional or intensified instructional supports or challenges in the general education setting and to determine how students are responding to those supports or challenges. Schools are encouraged to include parent perspectives when adopting curriculum, as well as when determining supports for a particular child.



RTI (Response to Intervention) used to delay suspected learning disability evaluation


Federal Guidance: Office of Special Education Guidance (OSEP) Guidance. 01/21/11

More recent guidance relating to Preschools 4/29/2016.


Parent Tip: If you believe your student was denied an evaluation for a suspected learning disability, you can file a formal complaint under under 34 CFR §300.507 or a State complaint under 34 CFR §300.153