The purpose of Child Find is to locate, identify and evaluate children:
- Children birth through age 21 who require Special Education support
- Children transferring to our district with an existing Special Education plan
- Students that live in LISD but are not enrolled in LISD schools
The purpose of evaluation is to assess their possible need for special education and related services. Child Find is a free referral and information service available through local education agencies and Service Center Region XIII.
Children learn, grow, and develop at different rates. If you are concerned your child may be learning, playing, or interacting differently from others, please contact us in one of two ways:
- Call our office at 512-570-0350 or email us at [email protected]
- Fill out the Child Find Student Information form and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.
For more information on students with an existing special education plan transferring into our district, students who live in the district but attend private school, charter school, or are homeschooled, see this Leander ISD Child Find FAQ.
Child Find Connections – Monthly Webinar
Join us for our webinar series that serves as a guide for partnership between families, providers, and schools as we work through the process of evaluation, supports, and school transition to better support our learners. Monica Kaloustian, Child Find Coordinator and Ashley Anderson, Special Programs Parent Liaison will be available to share helpful tools, and support you with any questions about special education services. All webinars will be from 4 – 5pm (CST)
- August 20th
- September 17th
- October 15th
- January 21st
- February 18th
- March 25th
- April 15th
- May 20th
Please complete the Child Find RSVP Form to receive access to the virtual Google Meets link.
Referral Process
Referrals may be initiated by (but are not limited to):
- Parents
- Preschool Teachers/Directors
- Physicians
- Outside agencies/therapists/ECI
Students receiving services through ECI will be transitioned into the public school system starting as early as 120 days prior to their third birthday.
Please visit the Special Programs Handbook to gain insights into the steps of the Special Programs process that support our students’ educational journeys.
Resources & Related Articles
- Resources on Special Education
- Notice of Procedural Safeguards – English
- Aviso Sobre Procedimientos de Protección – Spanish
- Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process – English
- GuÍa Para Padres del Proceso de Admisión, Repaso, y Retiro – Spanish
- TEA Referral Timeline
- Parent Companion
- Texas Project First
- CDC: Milestones for Child Development
- Early Reading Screener K-2nd Grade
Staff Directory
For a districtwide staff listing, visit the Staff Directory page.
