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Child Find
Richland County School District Two has in effect several policies and procedures to ensure that the school district will identify, locate, and evaluate all children residing in the district with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services. This includes all children ages 3 to 21 who attend public or private schools; those who are home schooled; those who are homeless or are wards of the state. Child Find activities include screening and general education intervention.
Screening
A screening, which may lead to a more comprehensive evaluation is provided through the Preschool Special Education Department for children ages 3 to 5. Parents can obtain additional information about this process by contacting 803-865-5353 ext. 0.
General Education Intervention
General Education Intervention
A general education intervention process for children kindergarten through grade 12 is provided at each school site by the school's Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) and the school's 504 Team. The purpose of general education intervention is to intervene for any child who is presenting with academic, behavior, functional, or medical concerns that are significantly impacting the student's access to the general curriculum or school activities. This intervention leads to a better understanding of the supports students need in order to be successful in the general education setting. The data collected during general education intervention assists the IAT and 504 Team in determining if the student may need to be referred for a comprehensive evaluation. Parents must be provided with notice of their child's referral to either IAT or a 504 Team.
A general education intervention process for children kindergarten through grade 12 is provided at each school site by the school's Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) and the school's 504 Team. The purpose of general education intervention is to intervene for any child who is presenting with academic, behavior, functional, or medical concerns that are significantly impacting the student's access to the general curriculum or school activities. This intervention leads to a better understanding of the supports students need in order to be successful in the general education setting. The data collected during general education intervention assists the IAT and 504 Team in determining if the student may need to be referred for a comprehensive evaluation. Parents must be provided with notice of their child's referral to either IAT or a 504 Team.
Parental Rights in the Child Find Process
The Child Find process is a collaborative one with school personnel working in conjunction with parents to locate, evaluate, and identify children who may need special education and related services. Children in need of special education services or an accommodation for a disability should be identified in a timely manner. If the child is referred for a comprehensive evaluation, informed parental consent must be obtained prior to beginning the evaluation. The initial evaluation must be conducted within 60 calendar days of receiving parent consent for the evaluation.
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