Child Find

"Child Find" Student Evaluation Process

PSD trained and certified professionals evaluate children when significant concerns are indicated for the child’s early development or educational progress. This service is referred to as "Child Find."

Evaluations address the areas of concern for each child. Evaluations are provided in several areas, including but not limited to the following:

  • early concepts (Preschool)
  • educational skills (Preschool-12)
  • cognitive functioning
  • speech-language skills
  • physical development
  • social-emotional functioning
  • vision and hearing screening


Evaluations are conducted at no cost to parents, with parent consent and participation. After the evaluation is completed, a meeting is held with parents to determine eligibility for services. If a child is eligible for services, an Individual Education Plan (IEP), for Preschool-12th grade students is written.

 

Referral to Child Find 

Birth through age 3: Early Intervention Colorado (833-733-3734), GetStartedwithEI@state.co.us

Ages 3 through 5 (Preschool)Child Find Coordinator (970-490-3040),  childfind@psdschools.org

Kindergarten through age 21:  Integrated Services Department (970-490-3233),  specialeducation@psdschools.org

**If you child is currently enrolled in school, you can work with their teacher or administrator at the school of attendance.**

Child Find Team

  • Julie Martineau, Child Find Coordinator for children age 3-5
  • Stephanie Hahn, Early Childhood Disability Specialist for children age 3-5
  • Heidi Graber, Family, Parent, Community Specialist for students K-12th grade

 

Transdisciplinary Play-based Assessment for Preschool Age Children

  • Usually our time together lasts for an hour to an hour-and-a-half.
  • You are encouraged to make yourself at home and help your child feel comfortable with toys in the room 
  • We will discuss the options while your child plays freely
  • We will get your written permission to evaluate your child
  • You may play with your child if he/she is shy and an evaluator will fade in as comfort allows
  • You will be interviewed about your child’s skills at home
  • After we finish, we will share the skills we saw your child demonstrate
  • We can answer any additional questions you might have at the end of the session
  • We determine if your child is eligible for early intervention supports or special education services in the school setting
  • If your child is age 3 or older and is eligible, we will set up a meeting to develop your child’s Individual Education Plan for preschool services

 

Meet the Fullana Assessment Team

Meet the PGA Assessment Team

Contact Information

Child Find Coordinator
 | 970.490.3040 | childfind@psdschools.org