NC 1503-3.1 Specific Learning Disabilities

Plain English summary

This regulation establishes North Carolina's criteria for identifying children with specific learning disabilities (SLD), requiring the use of a systematic problem-solving process based on Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (RTI/MTSS). LEAs must use progress monitoring data and evidence-based intervention response data as part of the evaluation process. All LEAs are mandated to apply these State-adopted criteria when making SLD eligibility determinations.

Key requirements

• Requires the use of a systematic, problem-solving process based on the child's response to evidence-based interventions (RTI/MTSS) and the evaluation of data (i.e. progress monitoring data) documenting the child's response to instruction and evidence-based intervention.
• LEAs must use the State criteria adopted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section in determining whether a child has a specific learning disability.

Affected parties

• Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Students being evaluated for specific learning disabilities
• Special education evaluators and psychologists
• Parents of children being evaluated for SLD
• IEP teams

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=73