What Does a Special Education Evaluation Through Child Find Involve for Your Child?

Navigating a Child Find evaluation for special education can feel daunting, but it’s a collaborative process to understand your child’s needs.

Schools typically observe your child in different settings, review records, and use standardized tests to assess areas like communication, motor skills, or cognition—think naming objects, recognizing shapes, or following simple directions, tailored to their age and abilities.

Parents are asked about developmental history, behaviors, and concerns, often via questionnaires or interviews.

For a child like yours, who may have unique needs, evaluators might adapt by using visual aids or shorter sessions to keep them engaged.

 

Request a meeting with the school’s special education team to discuss how they’ll assess specific skills and ensure the process fits your child’s strengths. VillageED’s articles offer great tips on preparing for special education evaluations: https://www.villageed.org/articles.