If you suspect your child may have a developmental delay or disability, contact the Preschool Evaluation Team (PET) office directly. Physicians, community members, teachers and other early childhood programs who suspect a child may have a disability can also suggest the parent/guardian to contact the PET office. The parent or guardian will be asked to complete an intake to share relevant information with our Child Find secretary. Relevant information may include developmental, speech or language concerns, medical concerns, prior evaluations or therapies.

Based on the intake information, a screening will be scheduled by appointment at the PET office. A screening may include functional hearing, vision, developmental skills, speech skills, and language skills. Based on the results of the screener, your child may be referred for further evaluation for Exceptional Student Education. If the screener is passed, no further steps need to be taken at this time.

If the results of the screener indicate further need for an evaluation, an appointment will be set with the parent/ guardian. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed with the child and parent. This evaluation will be used to help determine if the child has a developmental delay or other disability that requires services through the Exceptional Student Education Program.

A meeting is scheduled to review the results of the evaluation and determine eligibility. If the child meets criteria for a program, consent will be offered for the initial provision of services. If the child does not meet criteria for a program, no further steps need to be taken at this time.