Child Find
Child Find refers to the federal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that all children suspected of having a disability and need for special education and related services are identified, located and evaluated.
A parent or other person/provider may make a referral. Frisco ISD will contact the parent for additional information. If an evaluation is warranted and parental consent is obtained, a Full Individual and Initial Evaluation (FIIE) is provided at no cost to the parent.
Areas of Special Education Eligibility
Autism (AU)
Deaf-Blindness (DB)
Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)
Developmental Delay (DD)
Emotional Disability (ED)
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Multiple Disabilities (MD)
Orthopedic Impairment (OI)
Other Health Impairment (OHI)
Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Speech or Language Impairment (SI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Visual Impairment (VI)
Non-Categorical Early Childhood (NCEC)
Steps for Non-Enrolled Students
Please contact your campus administrator to make a referral.
Steps for Non-Enrolled Students
Any family who resides in or attends a non-profit private school within Frisco ISD’s boundaries that is referring their child for a special education evaluation must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the Child Find Form
Complete the Frisco ISD Child Find form. Choose the form appropriate for your student’s age, as of September 1st of the current school year.
Step 2: Register your Student
Your next step is to complete Frisco ISD’s PowerSchool Registration.
Select the "New Student Registration" Form for the current school year.
Choose one of the options with "Child Find" as your Reason for Registration. If you also want to attend school in Frisco ISD, make sure you have chosen the "Enroll & Child Find" option as your Reason for Registration instead of “Child Find.”
Enter the passcode given to you by the Special Education department.
Campus Connection
When PowerSchool Registration is complete, a special education clerk will connect you with the campus team who will complete the evaluation.
Evaluation
The campus evaluation team will reach out to you to schedule a meeting. The evaluation team will also schedule walk-in appointments to complete any necessary testing. Please be prepared to bring your student to a Frisco ISD facility for testing.
Child Find Contacts
Any parent/guardian who needs assistance with completing the above process can contact the appropriate clerk listed below. Frisco ISD is ready, willing and able to support families and/or answer questions about the registration process.