Child Find
Did you know that you may request a full and individual evaluation if you suspect your child has a disability and is in need of special education services? Waco ISD is committed to identifying kids in our community from birth to age 21. CHILD FIND is a part of a federal law that protects the rights of students with disabilities.
Waco ISD identifies, locates, evaluates, and serves individuals with disabilities who are birth to 21 years of age and who reside within Waco ISD who are in need of special education and related services, including highly mobile students entitled to an IEP (such as migrant and homeless students), school-age individuals with disabilities attending private schools (including home schools), school-age individuals with disabilities residing in nursing facilities or other residential facilities, Texas State Health and Human Services (THHS) group homes, or Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) group homes.
The Child Find office accepts referrals of children who may have a disability. If assessment is recommended, the assessment is provided at no cost to the parent. A referral to Child Find may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any further action. Information is confidential and the privacy of the children and parents is protected.
Waco ISD complies with the state's policies and procedures designed to prevent the inappropriate overidentification or disproportionate representation by race and ethnicity of children as children with disabilities, including children with disabilities with a particular impairment.
If you are concerned that a child you know may have a disability and need specialized instruction, please contact the Waco ISD Special Education Department at 254-755-9569.
