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tahmara-coones

Tahmara Coones

Director of Special Education/ LEA

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ARKANSAS Do you have concerns about your child's development or progress in CHILD FIND school? Helping All Children Succeed What Is Child Find? Child Find is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA '04) that requires states to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, ages birth through 21 years, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. Developmental and Educational Services for Children Ages Birth through 21 Years Some children have more difficulty learning than others. They may have trouble 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 Academic Skills A referral for early intervention or special education services can come from: •a parent guardian foster parent family member • teacher • counselor student who finds learning difficult The earlier you express your concerns, the sooner your child's needs will be identified and the sooner he or she will receive the help needed to succeed. Help for Infants and Toddlers Children ages birth to 3 years are screened through Arkansas First Connections, https://dhs.arkansas.gov/dds/firstconnectionsweb/#fc-home, or telephone number is 1-800-643-8258. Help for Preschool and School-Aged Children Contact your local school district or the charter school your child attends. If your child attends a private school, contact the district office at the school district in which the private school is located. TOGETHER WE ARE Transforming Arkansas to Lead the Nation in Student-Focused Education ***** LEADERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICE

Department Contact

Office No: 479-736-8562
Fax No: 479-736-5682
1295 Pioneer Lane
Gentry, AR 72734