PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique), an approach developed by the Navy to identify time and cost resources and organize steps to streamline management, can smooth the special education referral process. PERT is a sophisticated scheduling method which, when adapted to the district, can expose bottlenecks, accurately estimate timelines,…

The comprehensive Vocational Evaluation and Assessment Center serving five school divisions of the Northern Neck Region (Virginia) was established in 1989. An assessment center coordinator determined the needs and perceptions of potential service consumers. Vendors were contacted and equipment was selected. Forms and equipment for the Phase I and…