Who is eligible for evaluation?
Children between the ages of 2 years, 10 ½ months and 5 years of age (not eligible for kindergarten) that reside within the TUSD boundaries.
What is Child Find?
Child Find has three parts:
- public relations
- the screening process of locating and identifying those children in need of services
- the referral of birth to age 3 children to AzEIP
Why evaluate preschool children?
When learning challenges are identified at a young age, early intervention can help the child with their development.
What to watch for...
Children who are showing difficulties with any of the following areas may have a learning challenge. Watch for difficulties with:
- speaking/understanding
- vision
- hearing
- walking/running
- self-help skills
- behavior/social skills
- manipulating small objects/drawing
- cognitions/academics
If you would like to start the Child Find process:
Call (520) 232-7034. Information will be collected over the phone and documents will be emailed or mailed to you to complete.
Complete and save forms to your computer and attach them to an email to Child Find or bring them to the Child Find office at:
5145 E. 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
*If your child is already enrolled in a TUSD preschool, some of these documents may not be necessary. Call the Child Find office at 520-232-7034 and speak to a representative to find out.
What happens after documents are submitted?
The nurse and audiologist will review current hearing and vision information and will let you know if further steps are needed.
The Child Find office will schedule an appointment with you and your child to determine if an evaluation is needed and/or to conduct an evaluation. The evaluation consists of a Comprehensive Developmental Assessment that focuses on the five areas of development: Cognitive, Social/Emotional, Adaptive, Physical (fine and gross motor), and Communication (receptive and expressive language).
What if my child is less than three years of age?
If you have concerns about a child that is between birth and two years, 10 ½ months of age, call the Arizona Early Intervention Program at (520) 325-6495 or (877) 222-5432.