CHILD FIND

This service focuses on assisting districts in performing Child Find functions including public awareness, referral, and resource identification. The Child Find program is the first point of contact beyond the local district for parents and agencies seeking services for students with disabilities. Interagency collaboration is a feature of this program to increase services available to students.

Contact:
Pam Bumpass
pbumpass@esc6.net
936-435-8249

Resources

• Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI's) in Texas
• Pacer Center - The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
• ERIC Search - Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), now sponsored by the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) contains a huge database of journal and non-journal education literature.
• The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.