Students receiving services through a GNETS Program are identified by their local school system through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. An IEP team may consider services by a GNETS program when students exhibit one or more of the following characteristics identified as negatively interfering in his or her educational progress.

An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and or authority figures

An inability to learn which cannot be adequately explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors

Consistent or chronic inappropriate type behavior or feelings under normal conditions

Displayed pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression

Displayed tendency to develop physical symptoms, pains or unreasonable fears associated with personal or school problems