If an ESOL student in a Head Start or Pre-K program is suspected of having developmental delays, referrals are coordinated through the Head Start psychologist assigned to the school where the program is housed.
When a child with limited English proficiency is referred to the Child Find Unit (CF), the CF staff will arrange for an interpreter. If the child is referred for testing in the areas of speech-language, educational, cognitive or emotional development or any combination of these areas, the CF personnel will refer the case to the BAT. The director of the Division of ESOL/Bilingual Programs will assign the case to the appropriate BAT personnel for assessment.
The Child Find Unit can be contacted at
301-929-2224.
Screening requests can be recorded at
301-929-2222.
Children suspected of having developmental delays that include significant medical issues are referred to Developmental Evaluation Services for Children for a complete developmental assessment.
A child with limited-English proficiency who is currently attending a special education preschool program may be referred to the BAT for psychological testing. Educational and speech and language testing are conducted by the personnel assigned to the local program.
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