In the second episode of her miniseries on overlapping eligibilities, host Jenny Ponzuric focuses on a critical first step when considering multiple areas of eligibility: understanding the criteria for each classification. Jenny discusses the variability in state-specific eligibility language, the importance of gathering targeted data, and strategies to ensure assessments align with the criteria being considered.

She emphasizes how a solid understanding of the eligibility process allows school psychologists to provide clear and data-driven recommendations, even when criteria for classifications like OHI, ED, or Autism overlap.

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.

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00:28 Understanding Eligibility Criteria

01:17 State-Specific Language and Challenges

03:00 The Value of Eligibility Checklists

04:20 Aligning Tools with Questions You’re Asking

05:30 Responding to Criteria in the Report

06:15 Next Steps and Upcoming Training

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.