Early Intervention Developmental Screenings

Some preschoolers have difficulty developing certain skills.  Warren County Public Schools' Preschool Child Find offers free development screenings for children ages 2 (by September 30th) and 5 to assist in identifying the need for special education services.  The screenings are conducted by an early childhood special education teacher and a speech/language pathologist.  The screenings assess general development in the following areas:

• Motor:  includes gross and fine motor skills, the ability to move the body
• Adaptive: self-care skills such as feeding and dressing
• Personal-Social:  the ability to relate to children and adults
• Cognitive: the ability to learn and use new ideas
• Communication:  includes understanding others and expressing one's thoughts

The screenings are provided at no cost to parents of Warren County.  The screening may indicate the need for a referral for special education evaluation in accordance with regulations and administrative requirements for the operation of special education programs in Virginia.

Questions or comments can be directed to the Special Services Office (540) 635-2725, Child Find Office (540) 635-6030, or email: jvacca@wcps.k12.va.us

If you have concerns about your preschool-aged child, please contact our child find office to schedule an appointment.    

For concerns regarding school-age children, please contact the school that your child attends or is zoned to attend and request a Student Support Team meeting.  For additional information or assistance with identifying the school to contact, please call the Special Services Office at 540-635-2725.