All documentation submitted should be prepared by a qualified professional. A qualified professional is defined as an individual who is licensed or is a formally recognized expert in the medical, psychological, and/or educational field with the authority to make diagnoses and/or recommendations in their specific field of practice. Documentation of a disability may include assessments, reports, and/or letters from qualified health care providers, psychologists, or diagnosticians, and/or information from a previous school. In order to ensure an objective assessment, the professional completing the evaluation must be an impartial individual who is not related to the student. Documentation of a disability should include the following:
- Typed on appropriate letterhead and include the name, date, title, address, phone number, and signature of the professional who prepared the documentation.
- A statement of a specific diagnosis of a disability including diagnostic codes, as appropriate.
- A description of the functional limitations/challenges that significantly impact the student in an academic environment
If you have any questions about documentation, please contact the office as soon as possible.
