Harlingen CISD

All individuals develop at his/her own pace but some have more difficulty than others. There is a way to make a difference for these children and adolescents.

Child Find is a process designed to identify, locate, and evaluate individuals (birth through 21 years of age) with disabilities who may need special education services.

A parent or teacher can contact the Harlingen CISD Special Education Department at 956-427-3445.

Early identification and intervention can prevent failure and frustration. Special attention to teaching and learning strategies may help individuals overcome barriers to learning.

Parents and the school representatives will decide if an evaluation is needed. The same group may develop an evaluation plan designed to assess areas of concern. An evaluation, if determined necessary, will be conducted by qualified school district/agency personnel. The parents and evaluation personnel will have a meeting to talk about evaluation results, special education eligibility and services.

Help is available from your local school district for individuals who have the following disabilities according to federal and state criteria:

• Autism
• Deaf-blindness
• Deafness
• Emotional Disturbance
• Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Disabilities
• Orthopedic Impairments
• Other Health Impairments
• Specific Learning Disability
• Speech or Language Impairment
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Visual Impairment (including Blindness)

Each individual’s need(s) will be addressed on an individualized basis by a team consisting of:

• public agency representative
• parent(s) or guardian
• valuation personnel
• teacher(s)
• student

The team will review evaluation information, discuss eligibility, identify area(s) of need for specialized instruction, including related services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, or counseling and develop a plan to fit the needs of the individual.

All services are provided at no cost to the individual or parents.

For more information, call the Harlingen CISD Special Education Department (956-427-3445).

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades.