in order to comply with state and federal individuals with disabilities education act rules and regulations, the school district engages in identification procedures to ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services, individualized to meet student needs. at no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal law; and are reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress . to identify students who may be eligible for special education services, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. these screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, motor, and speech/language screening; and review by the special education administration. when screening results suggest that the student may be eligible, the district seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. parents who suspect their child is eligible may verbally request a multidisciplinary evaluation from a professional employee of the solanco school district or contact the district's special education department. the idea 2004 requires each school entity to publish a notice to parents, in newspapers or other media, including the student handbook and website regarding the availability of screening and intervention services and how to access them.