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Transportation Assessments:
Getting to and from School Safely
A Transportation Assessment looks at what a student needs in order to travel to and from school safely. Cognitive Diagnostic Associates provides independent transportation assessments as part of an Independent Educational Evaluation.
What is a Transportation Assessment
Transportation is a related service under the IDEA when a student needs it to benefit from special education. This evaluation examines the student’s physical, behavioral, medical, communication, and safety needs as they relate to getting to and from school and moving between school locations.
When to consider an independent Transportation Assessment
Families often request an independent assessment when they and the school disagree about whether specialized transportation is needed, when there are safety concerns on the bus, when ride times are long, or when a student’s medical or behavioral needs have changed.
What does a Transportation Assessment involve
Our evaluator reviews records, interviews parents and school staff, and looks at the student’s current transportation arrangements. The written report describes the student’s needs during travel and includes recommendations for the IEP team to consider, such as supervision, equipment, pick-up and drop-off arrangements, or accommodations during the ride.
What a Transportation Assessment Gives the IEP Team
This assessment gives the IEP team objective information for transportation decisions. It can:
1. Identify the student’s safety needs while traveling to and from school.
2. Document physical, medical, behavioral, and communication needs that affect transportation.
3. Clarify whether specialized transportation, supervision, or equipment should be considered.
4. Recommend accommodations for the team to consider.