The Process

Pre-School Special Education

This page outlines a simplified version of the steps taken from requesting an assessment o implementation of services for the San Francisco Unified School District.

I think my child may be eligible for pre-school special education services. What do I do?

(For information about eligibility, check the SFUSD Eligibility page of this website.)

Step 1
In writing, request an assessment of your child. State your concerns.
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Step 2
School district sends you an assessment plan within 15 calendar days of receipt of your letter.
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Step 3
You must sign and return the assessment plan in order for the assessment to proceed. There can be no assessment without the written permission of the family.
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Step 4
Within 50 days after written permission by parent is received, the assessment is completed, a report written, and an Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting is held. The IEP describes the child's strengths and needs, and specifies special education services to be provided.
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Step 5
The IEP is signed by parent and services are implemented immediately after the IEP is signed. The IEP must have an implementation date.
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Step 6
The IEP is reviewed at least once a year. Every three years, the child is re-evaluated. Parents can request an IEP meeting or review in writing at any time. The District must convene a meeting within 30 days of a written parent request.