Child Find
Hutto ISD Special Education staff identify and provide an appropriate education for all individuals ages three through twenty-one who qualify for the district's special education services.
Jen Perez
Child Find Lead
initialreferral@huttoisd.net
737-327-5276
Child Find is a federal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It requires local education agencies (LEAs), which includes public school district and charter schools, to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing within their jurisdictions who need special education and related services. This includes children with disabilities who are homeless children or are wards of the State, and children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services.
(34 CFR §300.111—Child find)
Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities. The purpose of Child Find is to identify, locate, and evaluate children from birth to 21 years of age with disabilities or suspected disabilities and their possible need for special education and related services. Child Find is a free referral and information service available through local education agencies and Education Service Center Region 13.
A student identified through child find is not automatically guaranteed services under IDEA. First, a full and individual initial evaluation (FIIE) of the child must be conducted.
Whom do I contact?
If you are concerned that your child may be learning, playing or interacting differently from others, please contact your local school campus, district, or charter school to request an evaluation. The request should be a written request that is turned in to your child's teacher or campus administrator. If you need assistance locating your local education agency, contact your regional Education Service Center (ESC).
If you need additional information or know of a student between the ages of 3 years - 21 years, please contact:
Jen Perez
Child Find Lead
initialreferral@huttoisd.net
737-327-5276
Early Intervention services are also available for children from birth to age 3. Contact Easter Seals (512) 615-6867 or Williamson County Bluebonnet Trails, Early Intervention, bbtrails.org (512-244-8356)
This Child Find Duty Quick Guide document highlights key points and resources for local education agencies (LEAs) to consider for implementing child find. The quick guide provides an overview of child find, a summary of LEA responsibilities, and key points to remember.