Developmental Delay

Developmental delays occur in students, ages three through seven, who are functioning at, or lower than, 75 percent of the normal rate of development, or who perform 1.5 standard deviations or more below the mean in consideration of 1.0 standard error of measurement on a standardized evaluation instrument, in two or more of the following areas: 

• cognition,
• physical development,
• communication,
• social-emotional, and/or
• self-help skills.

Evaluations

Developmental Delay: Evaluation and Eligibility Guidance for West Virginia Schools [PDF] provides eligibility and evaluation guidance for developmental delay as well as recommendations for implementing the policy changes relevant to this exceptionality.

Additional Resources

• WV Birth to Three (WVBTT)
• Disability Rights of WV (DRWV)
• WV Head Start Association