Child Find Information

Local school districts in cooperation with ESU 16 are sponsoring and opportunity for parents of preschool children to participate in Child Find screenings. Each fall and spring screenings will be made available in each school district at the request of parents.

Child Find is a screening program for preschool children between the ages of birth and five. Professionals will be available to answer questions from parents regarding their preschool child’s speech and language development, motor development, social/emotional development, hearing and learning skills. Parents who suspect that their child (age0-5) may need special help in these areas are encouraged to call the school district. The local school district will arrange for evaluation with ESU 16. Evaluation will be done at a time and place convenient for the family.

Children between the ages of five and twenty-one who reside in Arthur, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Logan, Lincoln, McPherson, Perkins and Thomas Counties may be referred to the school’s Student Assistance Team. The Student Assistant Team provides suggestions for accommodations/modification. This reference may result in an evaluation for special help. Parents should contact their school district to request this referral.

Parents please stop and take a moment to think about your child. All children develop at different rates. If you have any concerns about your child’s development , please call.

Further information is available from the school district or the Educational Service Unit #16 office 308-284-8481.

Nebraska Child Find 1-888-806-6287