1. Who has the burden of proving the validity or invalidity of assessments used in the evaluation process described in this chapter? 2. In the PASE decision, the court notes that because of the high...

1. Who has the burden of proving the validity or invalidity of assessments used in the evaluation process described in this chapter?

2. In the PASE decision, the court notes that because of the high cost of EMR placement, the “motive for unnecessary placement is nonexistent.” While the local educational agency’s motive for unnecessary placement may not exist, might the classroom teacher have a motive to refer out students who are disruptive?