Purpose: Sanilac County Schools follow Michigan's requirements to determine if a student has a Specific Learning Disability (SLD).

Model Used: Starting from the 2010-2011 school year, the "Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses" model is used to identify SLD in areas like:

• Oral expression

• Listening comprehension

• Written expression

• Basic reading skills

• Reading fluency

• Reading comprehension

• Mathematics calculation

• Mathematics problem solving

Sources of Information:

• Parent input

• Classroom teacher input

• Tests of academic achievement and intellectual development

• Classroom observation

• Student performance on State-approved grade-level standards

• Other legally required or relevant information

Evaluation Team:

• Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) includes:

  • Certified teacher

  • Certified school psychologist

  • Other critical members as needed

• MET prepares a written report analyzing data and recommending SLD certification.

SLD Determination:

• Based on patterns of strengths and weaknesses in performance or achievement.

• Compared to age, grade-level standards, or intellectual development.

Compliance:

1. Procedures align with Federal regulations and State rules.