Child Find
If you have concerns about your child's development and your child is:
between 2 and 5 years of age by September 30.
not eligible for kindergarten.
A developmental screening is a brief assessment to determine if a child is functioning at the level he or she should, for their age, in the following areas of development:
Motor skills
Communication skills
Cognitive skills.
The screening is completed by an early childhood special education teacher. This person has special training in working with young children who have special education needs. During the screening, the teacher will be engaging your child in different activities. Some of the skills the teacher will be looking for include:
How well your child listens and follows directions
How well your child can talk/pronounce sounds
How your child moves, how your child works with their hands
Matching skills
Identifying colors
Answering simple questions
The teacher will also have to ask you questions about how your child relates to adults and other children. Questions will be based on the age of your child.
Contact the Supervisor of Special Education to schedule a screening appointment at (540) 372-1130.