Special Education

Child Find

Child Find provides free developmental screenings for children from three years of age until kindergarten. It is also the single point of entry for families moving into Montgomery County whose preschool-aged child has been previously identified with a disability.

Non-resident families with developmental concerns about their child who does NOT have an IEP and attends a preschool or child care center located in Montgomery County may contact Child Find.

Parentally placed private school students’ parents/guardians with school-aged students (5-21 years of age) may contact Mrs. Anna E. Szilagyi-Weichbrod at 240-740-3855 or via e-mail at Anna_E_Szilagyi-Weichbrod@mcpsmd.org for a Child Find referral packet.

Birth through 34 ½ months:

Parents of children between birth and thirty-four and one half months of age should contact Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program to request an evaluation if they have concerns about their child’s development at 240-777-3997 or complete the online referral at referral.mditp.org.

Kindergarten to Age 21:

Parents of students in kindergarten through age 21 should contact their neighborhood school to request an evaluation. 

Resources

Letter to Parents/Guardians - Welcome to Child Find   English | español

Are you a preschool or daycare provider and interested in Child Find flyers?
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Do you have concerns about your child’s development?

Please submit the following information:

Please refer to the Welcome Letter English - Spanish

• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Parent’s/Guardian’s Driver’s License
• Proof of Residency (see Quick Guide to Enrollment)
• Child Find Questionnaire
• New Student Information Form
• Prekindergarten Teacher Questionnaire (if applicable)

Additional Resources

• Quick Guide to Enrollment
• Shared Housing Disclosure

Are you moving into Montgomery County with a child who already has an IEP?

Please submit the following information:

Please refer to the Welcome Move in Letter: English - Spanish

• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Parent’s/Guardian’s Driver’s License
• Proof of Residency (see Quick Guide to Enrollment)
• Child Find Move in Questionnaire: English/Spanish
• New Student Information Form
• Authorization for Release/Exchange Confidential Information
• Student Record Card
• Maryland Department of health Immunization Certificate
• Prekindergarten Teacher Questionnaire (if applicable)

Additional Resources

• Quick Guide to Enrollment
• Shared Housing Disclosure