Indicator 11: Child Find

As part of a reasonably designed general supervision system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states are required to ensure that local educational agencies (LEAs) conduct timely initial evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services. Indicator 11 measures the percentage of children who were evaluated within the required timeline following receipt of parental consent. This indicator reflects a critical compliance requirement under Part B of the IDEA. It is closely tied to a state's responsibility to monitor LEAs, improve educational outcomes and ensure procedural safeguards are upheld. Through integrated monitoring activities, data system reviews and stakeholder engagement, states must verify that LEAs meet the regulatory timelines and correct any identified noncompliance promptly. Ensuring timely evaluations is essential for providing a free appropriate public education and for maintaining the integrity of the child find process.

IDEA Child Find Regulations

Title 34, section 111, Code of Federal Regulations

Florida Statutes and Rules Related to Child Find

Section 1003.571, Florida Statutes, Instruction for exceptional students who have a disability
Rule 6A-6.03028, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education and Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities
Rule 6A-6.0331,F.A.C., General Education Intervention Procedures, Evaluation, Determination of Eligibility, Reevaluation and the Provision of Exceptional Student Education Services

IDEA-Funded State Project - Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers Child Find

FDLRS Child Find Specialists, in partnership with your local school district, help identify young children (aged thirty-four months to five years and not enrolled in public school) who may benefit from early intervention or exceptional education services.
For more information, please visit the FDLRS website.

Child Find - Guidelines, Resources and Training

LRP Trainings/Direct Step-Direct Specialized Training for Education Professionals Special Ed Connection
IDEA State Performance Plans/Annual Performance Reports

State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA, OSEP QA 23-01

State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA

Child Find Reporting Requirements

For more information, contact:

Mirtha Santisi, School Psychology Consultant
Student Support Services
Florida Department of Education
850-245-7851
Mirtha.Santisi@fldoe.org