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Child Find

Child Find is a legal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that mandates public school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities—regardless of the severity—who may need special education services.

This includes:

  • Children enrolled in public schools
  • Children in private schools
  • Homeschoolers
  • Children who are highly mobile, such as migrant or homeless youth

District 121  has systems in place to identify students within the district who have disabilities that significantly impact their academic progress.

At Warren, Student Services Teams consists of Deans, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors who meet on a regular basis.  Each SST is designed to work through the problem-solving process in order to determine what interventions and/or supports need to be considered based on a student’s presenting concerns.  Thereafter, they will determine the effectiveness of interventions and discuss student progress.  

If the interventions suggest that more support is needed, an evaluation for special education may be considered.   Parents may request an evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for special education services by submitting a written request to the student’s counselor or school psychologist.  Sample Parent Letter- Written Request for Special Education Evaluation