Child Find/Eligibility

Child Find includes the processes and procedures for identifying, locating, and evaluating children, between the ages of 2 and 22, inclusive, who reside within the City of Hampton and are in need of special education services. These procedures are consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA, 2004), and Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia (2009). This process includes gathering and organizing information, determining if evaluations are necessary, and determining the eligibility status regarding the student suspected of having a disability. For more information on the Special Education Process, click here.

• • • • If you wish to make a referral, contact the building administrator for the school your student attends. 

      • If your student is enrolled in a private school or receives homeschool instruction, contact the building administrator for the school for which your student is zoned. 

      • If your student is preschool age, contact the Office of Special Education at +1 (757) 727-2419.