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How Many Assessments Are Required in a Comprehensive Evaluation Under IDEA?

No. It's not a trick question.

Callie Oettinger
Apr 04, 2025
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There is no magic number.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) doesn’t specify a checklist of assessments by name or number. Under § 300.304(b), a comprehensive evaluation must “use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant functional, developmental, and academic information” that assist in determining “whether the ch…

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