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School District of Oconee County

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Child Find

The Child Find logo features two red handprints with the words 'Child Find'.

Child Find is a component of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities ages 3 to 21.  The purpose of Child Find is to identify children, ages 3 through 21 years, not enrolled in public school, who may have developmental delays or special needs and to provide those children with educational services.

CHILD FIND REFERRAL FORM

 

To reach the Child Find Coordinator please call 864.718.5142

  • Eligible services may include half-day or full-day Preschool Intervention Programs (PIP) with transportation, Resource Support, Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Vision and Hearing Programs, and Autism Services

    • Parents of young children (ages 2 1/2 to 4) who have concerns about their child’s development
    • Parents of school-age children (ages 5 to 21) not enrolled in a public school program who suspect an educational disability
    • Care providers such as health care providers, community agencies, childcare programs, and social workers with parental consent

  • If you suspect your child has an educational delay or disability and would like them evaluated, please contact the SDOC Child Find Coordinator at 864-718-5142 or 864-718-5133 to schedule an initial screening and to find out more about the process.

  • Any child, age 2 1/2 years old and older that has a suspected developmental delay or special need may be screened.

  • There is no cost to the family.  All screenings, assessments, evaluations, and necessary special education  are provided free of charge.

  • All screenings are conducted at the Child Find Office at Bountyland Education Campus in Seneca.  Initial appointments can last up to 2 hours.

    Bountyland Education Campus
    100 Vocational Drive
    Seneca, SC 29672

  • Below are a few milestones that most 2-3 year old children are able to do.  If you child is not able to do these things, it is possible they may have a developmental delay.  We would encourage you to reach out to the Child Find Office if you have any questions or concerns.

    • Able to speak in short phrases and sentences a stranger could understand
    • Able to play with other children
    • Able to feed themselves and drink from an open cup
    • Able to copy lines, complete simple puzzles, and build with blocks
    • Able to Match colors
    • Able to name common objects around the house
    • Able to listen to a book being read aloud for 5 minutes.