Child Find
It is the responsibility of the Arlington Public Schools to identify any child who is a resident of Arlington, who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability. It is also the responsibility of Arlington Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations). The Arlington Public Schools District is committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three- and four-year-olds. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development and would like to have him/her screened, please call Joyce Schlenger at the Menotomy Preschool for an appointment at (781) 316 - 3698 or Alison Elmer, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at (781) 316 - 3533 for more information. If you suspect that your child, at any age, may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, at your neighborhood / district school. Please contact the Principal at your child’s neighborhood school for information about referring your child for an evaluation.