BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS2016-2017 SCREENING FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5 YEARS(In Compliance with I.D.E.A.) The purpose of screening is to provide an overall developmental check of your child, to assist you in determining if he/she is developing appropriately for his/her age and to locate children with potential or existing problems which may interfere with learning. Screening is for all children birth to five years of age who have not begun kindergarten and live within the Billings School District.
DATES: AUGUST 26 FEBRUARY 17 NOVEMBER 11 APRIL 21
LOCATION: HEAD START BUILDING – 615 No. 19th St (Enter at main entrance) AREAS ASSESSED: LANGUAGE VISION HEARING LEARNING HEALTH SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL CONDUCTED BY: SPEECH CLINICIAN VISION SPECIALIST AUDIOLOGIST/AUDIO TECH SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER NURSE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR METHODS USED: SCREENING TOOL & LANGUAGE SAMPLE VISUAL ACUITY PURE TONE & IMPEDANCE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TOOL DRESSED PHYSICAL CHECK PARENT INTERVIEW
CALL 281-5078 FOR AN APPOINTMENT Screenings and evaluations are Free of Charge
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ EVALUATIONS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDRENIf your child is enrolled in a Billings Public School please contact the principal for information on screening and evaluation. If you meet ALL of the following criteria, please contact Billings Public Schools Student Services department at 281-5036 to arrange for an evaluation (or contact your private school and request they make that referral to us): 1. Your child is older than five (5) years of age and 2. Your child is being home schooled or attends a private school in our attendance area and 3. You suspect your child is having learning difficulties and may be in need of a special education evaluation.