Ennis Independent School District

What is Child Find?

Ennis ISD provides special education services for students with disabilities, ages 3-21, who have a need for specially designed instruction. Identification of children with disabilities begins at birth. Ennis ISD is actively involved with “child find” efforts to ensure that children with learning challenges have access to evaluations and services, when appropriate. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development or academic performance may call the Coordinator of Special Education (972-872-7040) click here to view Child Find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.

Who can begin the Child Find process?

A parent or legal guardian can call Ennis ISD Special Education Department, 972-872-7040, with any questions or concerns.

 Why should we ask for a Child Find meeting?

Early identification can prevent failure and frustration. Special attention to teaching and learning strategies may help individuals overcome barriers to learning. If a disability is not found, other resources may be available to help.

ENNIS ISD Announces Child Find Efforts

Ennis ISD offer[s] comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment.  Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for 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.

Public school services include screening in areas of suspected disabilities, such as vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, and general development.  Evaluations in the schools are provided for several areas of suspected disabilities, including learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, intellectual disability, emotional disturbances, autism, health impairments, or traumatic brain injuries.

A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available.  For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of your local school or call the EISD Special Education Department at 972-872-7040.

ENNIS ISD Annuncia Esfuerzos Encuentro de Niños

Ennis ISD ofrece servicios de educación especial comprensiva  a estudiantes elegibles de 3 a 21 años de edad y a niños al nacimiento a 21 años de edad que tiene impairmento de visión o audición. Niños al nacimiento a 3 años de edad con otras discapacidades serán referidos a los servicios y agencias apropiadas. Toda referencia es considerada confidencial, y los servicios son provistos sin costo. El padre, guardián legal o padre sustituto tendrá el derecho de negar los servicios y  son brindados otras guías de procedimiento bajo la ley federal y del estado.

Servicios de la escuela pública incluye evaluación en áreas de discapacidades sospechada, como visión, audición, habilidades motoristas, habla, lenguaje, y desarrollo general. Evaluaciones en la escuela son previstas por varias áreas de discapacidades sospechadas, incluyendo discapacidades de aprendizaje, desarrollo de habla y lenguaje, impedimentos físicos, problemas de visión y audición , discapacidad intelectual, trastorno emocional, autismo, impedimentos de salud, lesión cerebral traumática.

Se encuentra disponible una educación pública gratuita y apropiada con una gama completa de servicios. Para más información sobre requisitos de elegibilidad y procedimientos de referencia, contacte al director o consejero de su escuela local o llame al Departamento de Educación Especial de EISD al 972-872-7040.