OAR 581-015-2145
Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Criteria
(1)
If a child is suspected of having an emotional disturbance, the following evaluation must be conducted:(a)
Social-emotional evaluation. An evaluation of the child’s emotional and behavioral status, including a developmental or social history, when appropriate.(b)
Medical or health assessment statement. A medical statement or a health assessment statement indicating whether there are any physical factors that may be affecting the child’s educational performance;(c)
Behavior rating scales. The completion of at least two behavior-rating scales, at least one of which is a standardized behavior measurement instrument;(d)
Observation. An observation in the classroom and in at least one other setting by someone other than the child’s regular teacher;(e)
Other:(A)
Any additional assessments necessary to determine the impact of the suspected disability:(i)
On the child’s educational performance for a school-age child; or(ii)
On the child’s developmental progress for a preschool child; and(B)
Any additional evaluations or assessments necessary to identify the child’s educational needs.(2)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
To be eligible as a child with an emotional disturbance, the child must meet the following minimum criteria:(b)
The child exhibits one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree:(A)
An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors;(B)
An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers;(C)
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances;(D)
A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; or(E)
A tendency to develop physical symptoms, or fears associated with personal, or school problems.(3)
For a child to be eligible for special education services as a child with an emotional disturbance, the eligibility team must also determine that:(a)
The child’s disability has an adverse impact on the child’s educational performance; and(b)
The child needs special education services as a result of the disability;(4)
A child who is socially maladjusted may not be identified as having an emotional disturbance unless the child also meets the minimum criteria under this rule.
Source:
Rule 581-015-2145 — Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Criteria, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-015-2145
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