Referrals for students with disabilities come from several sources for preschool. We work with local Help Me Grow and Early Intervention Programs to support students and families as they transition from Birth-3 Intervention Services to Special Education Preschool Services. Parents/Guardians with a concern for the development of their child or a child in their care can call the preschool office and make a referral to the school district for their child. Doctors and Nurse Practitioners may refer a child for developmental concerns in conjunction with a parent referral.
After initial contact, a member of the evaluation team, usually the school psychologist, will reach out to the family to discuss the concerns and get more information about the nature of the child's development. This happens within a week or two of making initial contact with our team. If the evaluation team agrees to move forward with formal evaluation because of a suspected disability, the school psychologist would take a special education referral and consent for evaluation at a preschool planning meeting. The child will then be scheduled for an evaluation at our center by the play-based assessment team.
To make a referral, please call the preschool office at 614-501-4051 to discuss your concerns.