Local school districts in cooperation with ESU 16 are sponsoring an opportunity for parents of preschool children to participate in Child Find Screenings. This fall screening 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 (age 0-5) may need special help
in these areas are encouraged to call their local school district.
Children between the ages of five and twenty-one who reside in Arthur, Grant, Hooker, Keith,
Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins and Thomas counties may be referred to the school’s
Student Assistance Team. The Student Assistance Team provides suggestions for
accommodation/modification. This referral may result in an evaluation for special help. Parents
should contact their local school district to request this referral.
Further information is available from your local school district or from Educational Service Unit
16 office (308-284-8481).
Jo Lee, Preschool Coordinator, ESU 16
Kris Elmshaeuser, Director of Special Services, ESU 16
