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Special Services - Child Find

Child Find

Child Find is a process that identifies, evaluates, and locates children who may have disabilities and need special education services. It's a federal requirement that applies to children from birth to age 21, including those who are homeschooled or in private school.

The purpose of Child Find is to ensure that children with disabilities receive the services they are entitled to. The process includes: Screening students for disabilities, Evaluating children in natural situations, and Notifying parents of their right to request an evaluation.

Anyone can start the Child Find process, including parents, guardians, teachers, doctors, relatives, or friends. To start the process, you can contact our Special Services Office by emailing SpecialServices@psd267.org or calling (509) 332-3144.

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  • All children ages 5-21 who are suspected of possibly having a disability and reside within the Pullman School District boundaries and are enrolled in public school or are being home-schooled, are enrolled in a private school located in the district (even if they reside in another district), or live in a temporary situation within the district boundaries.

  • Whether or not children are enrolled in the public school, the local school district is responsible to locate, evaluate, and identify children with a suspected disability who may be in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of the disability. The Pullman School District is responsible for children who are enrolled in a district school, home schooled children who reside in the district, students who attend a private school located in the district, and students living in a temporary situation within the district boundaries.

  • Screenings are performed Friday mornings during the school year by appointment or any time a parent or teacher has a concern.

    Schedule for 2025-2026

    All screenings will be held at the Community Childcare Center/Head Start Building at 530 NW Larry Street, Pullman.

    • TBD

    For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Pullman School District Teaching & Learning department at (509) 332-3144 or instructionalprograms@psd267.org.

  • Pullman School District offers screening for district students, ages birth to 21, who may have a disability. The screening is completed by a team of professionals depending upon the needs of the student. If you have a concern about a student, please contact Paula Bates at the Pullman School District Instructional Programs Office, (509) 332-3144 or by email at:instructionalprograms@psd267.org.

Schedule for 2025-2026

All screenings will be held at the Community Childcare Center/Head Start Building at 530 NW Larry Street, Pullman.

  • Dates TBD

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Pullman School District Teaching & Learning department at (509) 332-3144 or instructionalprograms@psd267.org.

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