Child Find
Screening Schedule
| 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| July 24 | Jan. 15 |
| Aug. 21 | Feb. 19 |
| Sept. 18 | Mar. 12 |
| Oct. 23 | Apr. 16 |
| Nov. 20 | May 14 |
| Dec. 18 | June 11 |
What is Child Find?
Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA '04) that requires states to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, aged birth through 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. This includes children who are highly mobile, such as migrant or homeless children, children suspected of having a disability even though they are advancing from grade to grade, private school students, and homeschool students.
The Arizona initiative for Child Find is referred to as AZ Find
Developmental and Education Services for Children Ages Birth through 21 Years
Some children have more difficulty learning than others. They may have trouble achieving milestones in one or more of the following developmental or academic areas:
- Vision and Hearing
- Motor Control or Coordination
- Behavior or Social Skills
- Speech or Communication Skills
- Cognitive or Academic Skills
A referral for early intervention or special education services can come from a parent, guardian, foster parent, family member, teacher, counselor, or student who finds learning difficult.