Overlapping Eligibilities: Making Primary Eligibility Decisions - Mini Series Part 3

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric covers part three of the mini-series on overlapping eligibilities, focusing on how to make primary eligibility decisions. Jenny discusses the challenges when a student meets criteria for multiple eligibility areas, such as emotional disability and health impairment, or learning disability and autism. She shares strategies for presenting recommendations at IEP meetings and emphasizes that eligibility does not dictate services—student needs do. Jenny also previews an upcoming two-part live training series in early 2025, which will provide examples and methods for writing up eligibility statements. Listeners are invited to join the Prepared School Site Community to access this training and other resources.

Upcoming Training Series: Overlapping Eligibilities: Differentiating When Similar Criteria is Apparent

Join Jenny for a two-part live training series, exclusively available to members of the Prepared School Psychologist Community. These sessions will explore practical strategies for eligibility determinations and writing eligibility statements.

Who Should Attend?

School psychologists seeking practical tools to navigate overlapping eligibility determinations and effectively communicate findings with teams and families.

Ready to Join? Membership in the Prepared School Psychologist Community provides access to this training series, along with 35+ mini-courses, exclusive resources, and monthly live office hours.

⁠⁠⁠Click here to join now⁠⁠: ⁠https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/

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Timestamps:

00:32 Understanding Overlapping Eligibilities

01:55 Navigating Eligibility Discussions in IEP Meetings

02:53 Presenting Eligibility Recommendations

04:20 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Training

05:06 Join the Prepared School Site Community

05:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only. All participants must adhere to federal and state law, along with their school district guidelines and policies.