Child Find
Child Find
Child Find is a federal program that helps determine if your child has a disability and assists in providing appropriate services.
Parents who believe their child may have a disability or have concerns about their child's development should contact our Child Find program. Children can be screened to determine if an evaluation is necessary to identify if they have a disability or developmental delay and if they are eligible for special education services. Referrals are accepted from sources within or outside the school district. This service is provided free of charge. Call (509) 754-3538 to make an appointment.
Child Find Information by Age
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Developmental screening for children ages Birth to 3 is scheduled by contacting:
Janelle Bersch
Early Childhood Coordinator, NCESD
430 Olds Station Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801
phone: (509) 664-3781 | fax: (509) 662-9027
If a delay is suspected, an evaluation will be recommended to determine a child’s need and eligibility for early intervention services provided by the North Central Educational Services District (NCESD). -
Preschool Child Find is a service with the primary focus of locating and identifying children ages 3-5 who may be delayed in their development.
Anyone may refer a child for a developmental screening by calling:
Ephrata School District Special Services Office (509) 754-3538 -
Referrals are accepted from sources within or outside the school district. Ephrata School District professionals screen all referrals to determine whether evaluation is appropriate.
Anyone may refer a child for special education eligibility. If your child attends a school in the Ephrata School District, please start this process by contacting your child’s school directly. All referrals for special education eligibility must be submitted in writing. -
Anyone may refer a child for special education eligibility. If your child attends a private school in the Ephrata School District, please start this process by contacting your child’s school directly. All referrals for special education eligibility must be submitted in writing.
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A parent of a child, a school district, a public agency, or other persons knowledgeable about the child may initiate a request for an initial evaluation to determine if the student is eligible for special education. The request will be in writing, unless the person is unable to write. (WAC 392-172A-03005)
Schedule a Screening (Ages 3-5)
If you suspect your child has a disability, please contact the Special Services Office at 754-3538.
