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This course provides educators, administrators, and support staff with a comprehensive understanding of Child Find obligations in Colorado under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will explore the legal requirements, processes, and practical considerations for identifying, locating, and evaluating students who may have disabilities.
The course emphasizes Colorado-specific guidance while building a strong foundation in federal law, including timelines, referral processes, evaluation procedures, and the responsibilities of school districts and educators. Participants will also examine common misconceptions, equity considerations, and the risks associated with delayed or inadequate identification.
By the end of this course, educators will understand their role in ensuring that all students who may require special education services are appropriately identified and supported.
Learning Objectives
Define Child Find under IDEA and Colorado law
Explain the legal obligations of school districts regarding identification of students with disabilities
Identify who qualifies under Child Find, including students in public, private, homeschool, and highly mobile populations
Describe the referral process for special education evaluation in Colorado
Understand timelines and procedural requirements for evaluation and eligibility determination
Differentiate between MTSS and Child Find responsibilities
Identify early warning signs that may indicate a need for evaluation
Explain the role of general education teachers in the Child Find process
Understand parental rights and procedural safeguards related to Child Find
Analyze common delays and barriers to identification and their impact on students
Recognize equity considerations in Child Find, including disproportionality and under-identification
Explain documentation requirements and best practices for compliance
This course meets the Colorado Department of Education Special Education and Behavioral Health Licensure Renewal Requirements.
This course provides educators, administrators, and support staff with a comprehensive understanding of Child Find obligations in Colorado under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will explore the legal requirements, processes, and practical considerations for identifying, locating, and evaluating students who may have disabilities.
The course emphasizes Colorado-specific guidance while building a strong foundation in federal law, including timelines, referral processes, evaluation procedures, and the responsibilities of school districts and educators. Participants will also examine common misconceptions, equity considerations, and the risks associated with delayed or inadequate identification.
By the end of this course, educators will understand their role in ensuring that all students who may require special education services are appropriately identified and supported.
Learning Objectives
Define Child Find under IDEA and Colorado law
Explain the legal obligations of school districts regarding identification of students with disabilities
Identify who qualifies under Child Find, including students in public, private, homeschool, and highly mobile populations
Describe the referral process for special education evaluation in Colorado
Understand timelines and procedural requirements for evaluation and eligibility determination
Differentiate between MTSS and Child Find responsibilities
Identify early warning signs that may indicate a need for evaluation
Explain the role of general education teachers in the Child Find process
Understand parental rights and procedural safeguards related to Child Find
Analyze common delays and barriers to identification and their impact on students
Recognize equity considerations in Child Find, including disproportionality and under-identification
Explain documentation requirements and best practices for compliance
This course meets the Colorado Department of Education Special Education and Behavioral Health Licensure Renewal Requirements.