One thing to keep in mind in PA as you go into this process is the need for PLEP (Present Levels of Educational Placement) that is a part of chapter 16. Be absolutely sure that the school does not try to use grades or PSSAs as justification that the child is at the appropriate level. PLEPs should be some way to find the child's ceiling and verify that the needs of the child are met, and they need to be done every year.