Child Find
Educational Services for Children

What is Child Find?
Child Find is a federally funded program in the State of Delaware which locates, identifies and provides educational services to eligible persons from three years of age through the age of twenty-one.

Child Find screeners conduct a rapid assessment of preschool children from the age of three to six years throughout the Christina School District.  In the spring, the Child Find screeners administer screening to all children whose ages are appropriate for admission to kindergarten in the new school year.  These screenings will help identify children who may have delays in the areas of motor, concepts and/or communication development as well as those who may have behavioral problems.  Following the screening, a recommendation may be made to the Child Find Office of Special Services requesting that further testing be done.  Child Find evaluation services include assessments of learning strengths and needs.  If in fact a child is deemed eligible for services, they will be offered to families and provided by the Christina School District.  Children age 3-5 may be eligible for a Christina Preschool Program.

Child Find also is available to community agencies, institutions, private, parochial, and charter schools located within Christina School District boundaries to evaluate children (3-21 years) who are experiencing educational difficulties, and may be eligible for special education services.

What Can You Do To Help?
At any time you may contact the Christina School District Special Services department to make a referral.  Please contact:

• Dottie Woodward, Secretary
  302-454-2300 x206
   

• Ellen M. Dotts, Child Find Coordinator
  302-454-20470 x213