Child Find

Child Find for Students Under Three Years of Age

The Spokane Regional Health District, in partnership with the Spokane Interagency Coordinating Council, is hosting free Child Find screenings during 2007 for children under three years of age. 

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Getting Started: Child Find

"Child find" refers to the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities to ensure that they receive services to which they are entitled. Children and youth, ages birth to 21, living in the Central Valley School District, who are suspected of having a disability may be referred for a possible evaluation to determine if they are eligible for special education services.

Who to Contact

Preschool children: If you are aware of a preschooler, from birth through 5 years old, who has or may have a developmental disability, please call 509-228-5500.

School age children and youth: If you have a child already in a Central Valley School District who may be in need of special education services, please call the school directly and ask to speak with the School Psychologist assigned there or express your concern to your child's teacher, counselor, or principal.

Students in private schools: If a student attends a private school and resides in the Central Valley School District, he or she may be referred for a possible evaluation and, if eligible, receive special education services at a public school site. If you suspect a private school student is in need of special education services, call 509-228-5500
 

Child Find Screenings

Free developmental Child Find screenings are conducted monthly for children age 3-5. If you suspect your child has difficulty with speech, language, motor skills or other developmental difficulties, Child Find screenings can help. Parents join their child during the screening process and may ask questions and provide background information. Screenings are conducted at University Center, 10212 E. 9th Avenue. For more information or to arrange an appointment, call the Special Services Department at 228-5860. 

WAC 392-172-100 Child find.(1) The local district or other public agency shall conduct child find activities that apply to students ages birth through twenty-one for the purpose of locating, evaluating and identifying students with a suspected disability, regardless of the severity of their disability, who are residing within the boundaries of the district or other public agency and who are not currently receiving special education and related services.

Parents and other members of the public have the right to request policies and procedures and any required evaluations, plans, and reports relating to the Special Education Part B program.  Requests may be sent in writing to Jaqueline Johnson, Director, Special Services Department, Central Valley School District, 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley, WA  99016.