1342.12 Companion

1342.12 Companion

July 12, 2017

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Child Find Screening Summary

At the conclusion of the screening, the school prepares a written summary of the screening results and

shares it with the parents within 10 school days. The written summary includes a compilation of

information collected during the screening process, plus any identified follow-up action(s). Follow-up

actions fall into three categories:

Developmental progress falls within normal limits; no further action is needed.

Results indicate some developmental concerns; ideas are provided to parents for use at home

and a scheduled follow-up screening is arranged.

Results indicate a need for a comprehensive assessment to determine whether the child meets

the eligibility criteria for a disability; a referral is made to the CSC.

Age of Eligibility

Eligible on the Third Birthday

Students who qualify for preschool services are eligible for services on their third birthday. The CSC

determines eligibility prior to the student's third birthday so the student may begin receiving services on

that day (when the third birthday occurs during the school year).

If the student’s third birthday is during June, July, or August (the traditional summer vacation period for

most school systems), the CSC determines eligibility and develops an IEP before the end of the school

year so that the student receives services on the first day of school as would their general education

peers.

Entry Before Age Three

Schools have the option to provide services to a student prior to the third birthday if the CSC determines

eligibility and the student will turn three within six weeks after a natural juncture in the school year

(e.g., after the start of the school year or at semester). Actions of this type should be decided on a case-

by-case basis through appropriate CSC procedures based upon the student’s educational needs. If the

student is being served in an Early Intervention Service (EIS), the decision should involve the IFSP Team,

the school, and the parents.

Entry After Age Three

The CSC, including parents, may decide that a student should not start in the PSCD program on their

third birthday (e.g., student turns three on last week of the school year, student turns three one week

before family will leave the community, etc.). This is a CSC decision made with the parents and the ISFP

Team.

The decision not to start services on their third birthday may occur especially in those cases in which the

student is already receiving services in an Early Intervention Program (EIP). In these cases, the CSC in

coordination with the ISFP Team may determine that a student is better served in an EIP even after the

third birthday (for example, when the student will turn three at the end of the school year).

Age Limitation

A student may not remain in a PSCD program past his/her sixth birthday. Procedures to facilitate the

transition from PSCD to other special education services are discussed later in this chapter in the section

covering