Step Three typically includes which activity?

• A. Periodically, K through 3rd grade large-group screenings to detect low standardized achievements, leading to referrals for a formal evaluation
• B. Weekly teacher conferences
• C. A full psychoeducational evaluation for every student
• D. Only parent surveys

Answer: (A)

At this step, the focus is on identifying students who may have learning difficulties through universal screening in the elementary years. Periodic large-group screenings for students from kindergarten through third grade look for those not meeting typical achievement benchmarks. When a student screens below the cutoff, it triggers referrals for a formal psychoeducational evaluation to determine if they qualify for services. This approach catches issues early and uses the evaluation process only for those flagged by screening, rather than testing everyone or relying solely on other informal methods. Weekly conferences are important but serve ongoing collaboration, not the formal identification step. A full evaluation for every student isn’t practical or required, and parent surveys alone don’t reliably identify who needs testing.