Parents approach their 5-year-old child's kindergarten teacher when they notice that their child is not meeting several developmental milestones. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the child's classroom teacher?

While involving an early-intervention specialist can be beneficial, it is not the immediate next step for the classroom teacher. The IEP team is specifically designed to address concerns about educational development and can coordinate evaluations to determine if the child qualifies for needed services within the school setting.

Although monitoring the child's health is important, this choice does not directly address the educational context. The teacher's role is to focus on the child's performance in the classroom, and collaborating with the IEP team is a more appropriate action to evaluate developmental milestones related to school readiness.

Seeking resources from the local board of health may provide some support, but it is not a targeted approach for addressing developmental concerns within an educational framework. The IEP team is equipped to evaluate and implement necessary interventions specific to the child's educational needs.