What must a school district do after receiving an independent evaluation report?

After receiving an independent evaluation report, it is essential for a school district to convene a meeting of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team within a specified timeframe, such as ten days. This meeting is crucial because the IEP team must review the findings of the independent evaluation and determine how the results may impact the student's educational program and services. This collaborative approach ensures that the insights provided in the independent evaluation are considered thoroughly and integrated into the appropriate planning for the student’s needs.

While filing the report, validating it, or sharing it with all staff members might seem relevant, they do not fulfill the requirement of an immediate and collaborative response that is central to supporting the student's individual needs effectively. The IEP team meeting is a critical step in leveraging the insights from the evaluation to enhance educational strategies and interventions tailored to the student.