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Pullman School District holds Child Find screenings for children from birth through age 5 who live within its boundaries. Screenings run on Friday mornings during the school year by appointment, or any time a parent or teacher has a concern, at Sunnyside Elementary, 425 SW Shirley Street. To schedule, call the district's Teaching and Learning office at (509) 332-3144.

Pullman School District handles Child Find for children enrolled in its schools, home-schooled children who live in the district, students at private schools located in the district, and students living temporarily within district boundaries. Anyone can start the process, including parents, guardians, teachers, doctors, relatives, or friends, by contacting the Special Services Office. A family in a temporary living situation can ask the district where they are staying for a screening. The district's Child Find page links to Washington's special education rules, including the rule on students in private schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Pullman

Is a screening the same as an evaluation?
No. A screening is a short look at development that helps decide next steps. A full evaluation starts with a written referral, and Washington accepts email. The district then has 25 school days to decide whether to evaluate, and if it declines, it must send Prior Written Notice explaining why. Our evaluation request guide shows what to write.
How long does a Washington evaluation take?
After you give written consent, the district must finish the evaluation and decide eligibility within 35 school days. You and the district can agree to a different period, and the district must document the reasons. Count school days, not calendar days, when you track the deadline. If your child qualifies, the team moves on to the IEP. Our IEP guide explains that plan.
Who serves Pullman babies and toddlers?
Washington's Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program, run by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, serves children from birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services can happen at home, in child care, in preschool, or in the community. The Help Me Grow Washington hotline, 1-800-322-2588, offers free developmental screening for children under 5. See our early intervention guide.
Does Pullman evaluate students at private schools?
Yes. Pullman School District is responsible for Child Find for students who attend a private school located in the district and for home-schooled children who live in the district. Contact the Special Services Office to start. Washington's special education rules set out how services work for private school students, and the district links that rule from its Child Find page.

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