If your child already has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you may hear the school talk about a reevaluation. A reevaluation is a formal review process used to decide whether your child continues to qualify for special education services and to identify the child’s current educational needs. For families in North Carolina, reevaluations are governed by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The core rule is that reevaluations help ensure a