Who Is Eligible For Special Education?

As a parent, you know your child's learning strengths and weaknesses. If your child does need special education, school professionals need your knowledge to design his or her special education program. Your child may be eligible for special education if he or she meets both of the following criteria:

1. Has a physical, sensory, mental, or emotional disability, and
2. Needs specially designed instruction as determined by an evaluation team

Your child must meet both of these qualifications in order to be eligible for special education.