Child Find Wise County Shared Services ISD - Approved

• The purpose of Child Find is to identify, locate, and evaluate children from birth to 21 years of age with known or suspected disabilities who reside in and/or attend school within district boundaries and may be in need of special education and related services. Serving the cities of Boyd, Alvord, Bridgeport, Chico, Paradise, and Slidell.
• • Owner
    Nicole Binkley
  • Created On
    03-02-2020
  • Updated On
    10-25-2023
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Diana DeLuna
  • Phone
    (940) 683-8361
  • Fax
    (940) 683-4268
  • Email
    ddeluna@bridgeportisd.net
  • Alt Name
    Brenda Trammell
  • Alt Phone
    (940) 683-5124
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    btrammell@bridgeportisd.net
  • Address
    1107 17th St
  • City
    Bridgeport
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    12-10-2021
  • Expiration Date
    11-20-2024
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Wise County Shared Services
  • Zip Code
    76426

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.bridgeportisd.net/Page/213

• Detailed Information

  • Who does Child Find apply to?
    

    This notice applies to persons residing in Texas who are:

    residing in their homes or foster homes;

    not yet attending school or are attending day care centers, public schools, independent schools, parochial schools or are being home schooled;

    highly mobile or homeless; or

    suspected of having a disability even though they are advancing from grade to grade

    The above-described persons are entitled to a comprehensive evaluation to determine if their disability qualifies them for special education and related services to be provided through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and to rules of the Texas State Board of Education.

    Who can begin the Child Find process?

    Anyone can start the process: a parent/guardian, doctor, teacher, relative or friend can call their local school district Child Find. If you are concerned about a child’s learning, contact your local school campus, district, or charter school.

    Possible Services and Placement Options

    Based on the results of the evaluation, placement decisions will be determined. Placement options could include instruction and therapy services in a special education classroom, instruction in a general education classroom with special education support, or speech therapy services.

    
    
    

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
    • ALVORD ISD
    • BOYD ISD
    • BRIDGEPORT ISD
    • CHICO ISD
    • PARADISE ISD
    • SLIDELL ISD
  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files