Which decision is made prior to determining special education eligibility?

Determining the feasibility of intervention is a critical step before assessing special education eligibility. This involves evaluating whether a student requires additional supports and services and whether those services can be realistically implemented in their current educational setting. This decision sets the foundation for further assessments and interventions, ensuring that the necessary resources are available and that the proposed methods are likely to be effective for the student.

Once the feasibility is established, the team can move forward with more specific aspects of the special education process, like identifying support services, determining suitable delivery environments for those services, or establishing annual goals. However, without first confirming that the interventions can be realistically pursued, it would be premature to address those more detailed decisions, as they hinge on the readiness and ability of the educational framework to support the student's needs.