Section 2450.71. Initial evaluation

(a) An initial evaluation, diagnostic study, to determine the client’s need and capacity to benefit from rehabilitation teaching instructional services shall be completed as promptly as possible and no later than 90 days after referral to the Rehabilitation Teaching Program. The rehabilitation teacher shall provide the number of visits and hours necessary to complete evaluation services in accordance with guidelines issued by the central office and shall make recommendations in respect to provision of instructional services. Approval of the district office manager or his designee shall be obtained to provide additional evaluation services.

(b) When the evaluation is completed, the rehabilitation teacher shall prepare a report and shall enter it into the case record. The report shall be brought to the attention of the rehabilitation counselor, the caseworker or administrative and supervisory staff, as necessary, to assure case movement.