Childfind
The Issaquah School District's Childfind Program is designed to locate and offer assistance to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, between the ages of birth and 21, who may have developmental delays or learning problems. Early identification of problems can make a big difference in a child's future school success.
Identification for Infants and Toddlers
For infants and toddlers, birth to age three, the Issaquah School District has contracts with local agencies to determine if your child is following a typical pattern of development. If your child demonstrates developmental delays, he/she can receive intervention services through these birth to three agencies.
Identification for 3-5 year olds
Free screenings are provided for children between the ages of three and five to identify preschoolers with possible delays in speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive/concept development, adaptive skills, and behavior.
If you have questions or concerns about your preschooler's development or to schedule a screening please contact the psychologist listed below who serves your neighborhood school.
- Plateau Kristen Berwald 837-4037: Serving Cascade Ridge, Challenger, Creekside, Discovery, Endeavour, and Sunny Hills
- I-90 Corridor Kara Moscovitz 837-5690: Serving Clark, Cougar Ridge, Issaquah Valley, Grand Ridge and Sunset
- South End Meg Iyer 837-7534: Serving Apollo, Briarwood, Maple Hills and Newcastle
If your child qualifies for services, Issaquah School District offers high quality early childhood special education programs and therapy services based upon each child's needs. For more information, please contact Shannon Hitch at 425-837-7044 or email her at hitchs@issaquah.wednet.edu
Identification for students grades K-12
Contact your building principal, school psychologist or the school counselor if you have concerns with your school age child's school performance. The building Guidance Team is the group working together to problem-solve issues related to a student's school performance. Areas of concern may be academic, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, or communication.
Private School Students
If you are parents of private school or homeschooled students residing in Issaquah you may contact the school psychologist for your neighborhood school to request an evaluation for special education services for your student. If you are unsure which school is your neighborhood school you may contact the Special Services Department.