Code of Federal Regulations Title 34. Education § 34.300.310 Observation

(a) The public agency must ensure that the child is observed in the child's learning environment (including the regular classroom setting) to document the child's academic performance and behavior in the areas of difficulty.

(b) The group described in § 300.306(a)(1), in determining whether a child has a specific learning disability, must decide to—

(c) In the case of a child of less than school age or out of school, a group member must observe the child in an environment appropriate for a child of that age.