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Child Find

In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Leona Group managed schools are required to locate and provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for all enrolled students with disabilities.

The following child find activities are conducted by Leona Group managed schools to locate enrolled students with disabilities:

  1. Review of school records (from prior schools and school of current enrollment).
  2. Screening within 45 days of enrollment in the following areas: vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, cognitive ability, academic, and social-emotional development.
  3. Refer children suspected of having a disability age birth to three years to the Arizona Early Intervention Program and children age three to five years (not yet enrolled in school) to the appropriate state or community agencies.
  4. Provide information about concerns and student progress to parent(s) in writing.
  5. If appropriate, refer the child for evaluation and/or other appropriate services.

All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.

A free appropriate public education with a full continuum of services is available for eligible students with disabilities. If you suspect that your child has a disability and is eligible for services under ADA Section 504 or IDEA or have questions about child find activities, please contact the school’s exceptional student services coordinator or the school leader. You may also contact the Director of Exceptional Student Services at 602-953-2933.