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SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Department of Specialized Programs 220 Hasel Street • P.O. Box 2039 Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Office: (803) 774-5500
Screenings
Child Find
Child Find Screenings
What is Child Find? Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires school districts to locate, identify, and evaluate children ages three to twenty-one who have a suspected disability and may be in need of special education services. It is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screenings and evaluations to locate, identify, and refer children as early as possible. Caregivers who may have concerns about a child’s development in one or more of the following areas: vision and hearing, speech and language, cognitive, motor, adaptive, and social skills may contact the Child Find office for an appointment.
Who can participate in Child
Find?
Children ages 2½ years and older who reside in Sumter County and are not enrolled in public school. Children who attend day care centers and private schools are also eligible to receive free screenings.
Vision and Hearing Speech and Language Developmental
Child Find Schedule 2016-2017
August 31, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 28, 2016 October 14, 2016 October 26, 2016 November 16, 2016 December 2, 2016 December 14, 2016 January 11, 2017
Why should I schedule a
January 27, 2017
Child Find
February 8, 2017
appointment for my child? If you have concerns that your preschool child may be delayed in any of his/her developmental milestones or your school age child has difficulty with: math, reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, participating in classroom activities, speech and language and/or social behaviors. A Child Find screening will tell you if your child needs further testing to determine if they are eligible for special education services. Sumter School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities. For inquiries regarding the policy, contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or the Director of Specialized Programs, Sumter School District, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or call 803-469-6900.
February 24, 2017 March 8, 2017 March 24, 2017 April 5, 2017 April 28, 2017 May 10, 2017 All screenings will be held at:
Sumter School District Annex 220 Hasel Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150
Hearing? Does not turn head to hear sounds, strains to hear voices, talks loudly, repeats requests for instructions. Walking? Has difficulty walking, standing, running, reaching and grasping objects. Learning? Has difficulty with reading and/or math.. Difficulty understanding and following directions.
Seeing? Rubs and covers eyes. Has crusty red eyelids. Holds books in unusual positions. Emotional? Inappropriate or immature behaviors. Poor interpersonal relationships with others. Constant unhappiness or depression. Talking? Has poor speech. Not understanding words and poor articulation of words. Does not use expressive language. Health? Frequent absences due to health problems such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders and other medical conditions. A medical diagnosis that impedes learning and development.
What do I need to bring to the
Child Find screening appointment?
Sumter School District
Child Find Office
Child’s Birth Certificate
Child’s Doctor’s Name (s) and Telephone Number
Agency Reports or Evaluations and Therapy Progress Notes (if applicable) Health Insurance Information For further information and to schedule an appointment call:
(803) 774-5500 x 119
Completed Social and Developmental Form
220 Hasel Street Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-5500