Ensuring Education for Every Child
Williamson County, in compliance with federal and state law, conducts a countywide Child Find process. Child Find includes screening to identify students enrolled in public schools, private schools located within the district, and those who are homeschooled who may need special education services and support.
There are two types of screening. The first is a general screening for preschool-age children conducted throughout the school year. These ongoing screenings are designed to serve preschool-aged children. The second type of screening is for school-age children. A child may be referred for screening by school personnel, family members, or other individuals in the community (e.g., physicians, childcare providers). Referrals should be made whenever there is a suspicion that a child may have a disability.
Children can be screened for the following areas:
- Hearing
- Vision
- Communication Skills (speech or language)
- Social Skills
- Motor Skills
- Behavior/Adaptive Skills
- Cognitive Skills
Who can I call if I am concerned?
If your child is an infant or toddler under the age of 2.5 years, then contact Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) at (615) 904-3636.
If your child is between the ages of three and five and you are a resident of Williamson County Schools call Student Support Services at (615) 472-4130.
If your child is enrolled in a Williamson County school, report your concerns to your child’s principal and the principal will talk with you about the next steps of the Response to Instruction and Intervention process.
If your child is homeschooled or attending a private school within the geographic boundaries of Williamson County Schools, call Kim Palmer with Student Support Services at (615) 472-4132. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each school district to spend a proportionate share of its federal funds each year on services for students with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in homeschool or private school.