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The intent of Child Find is that all children
from birth through age 21
with delays or disabilities are identified,
located and evaluated to receive the supports and services
they need.
Public schools and the Arizona Early Intervention Program
are responsible for "finding" eligible children and providing
services needed for them to reach their developmental
milestones or meet their educational needs.
When children are "found", they are referred to a specialist to
screen their development. The screening helps "identify" any
areas of concern that need to be evaluated further. In order to
receive early intervention or special education services, a child
must be evaluated to confirm they have a delay or disability that
falls under state definitions.
If needed, the child is evaluated using state criteria for specific
delays or disabilities. If eligible, the Arizona Early Intervention
Program or a public school system will offer early intervention or
special education services according to the child's needs.
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Early intervention supports and services assist families of
children who are eligible by helping children ages
Birth to three
years develop to their full potential. In Arizona,
early intervention services are provided through the
Arizona Early Intervention Program
(or AzEIP).
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Preschool special education services for children
ages 3 to 5
provide special strategies to help children reach their
developmental milestones.
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Special education services for school-aged children in
kindergarten through
the age of 21 provide specialized instruction and
services to assist children in the educational environment.
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