2026 ESSU Fall Directors Meeting

This session will highlight common questions, areas of need, and recurring concerns Colorado teams are experiencing related to special education evaluations, eligibility determination, and educational impact. Participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening multidisciplinary evaluation practices, improving evaluation consistency across teams, and supporting legally defensible decision-making aligned with IDEA and ECEA requirements. The session will also focus on leadership considerations for building systems that support high-quality evaluation practices across schools and districts.