Services
BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016-2017
SCREENING FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5 YEARS (In Compliance with I.D.E.A.)
The purpose of screening is to provide an overall developmental check of your child, to assist you in determining if he/she is developing appropriately for his/her age and to locate children with potential or existing problems which may interfere with learning. Screening is for all children birth to five years of age who have not begun kindergarten and live within the Billings School District.
DATES: AUGUST 26 FEBRUARY 17 NOVEMBER 11 APRIL 21
LOCATION: HEAD START BUILDING – 615 No. 19th St
(Enter at main entrance)
AREAS ASSESSED:
LANGUAGE
VISION
HEARING
LEARNING
HEALTH
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
CONDUCTED BY:
SPEECH CLINICIAN
VISION SPECIALIST
AUDIOLOGIST/AUDIO TECH
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
NURSE
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER, GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
METHODS USED:
SCREENING TOOL & LANGUAGE SAMPLE
VISUAL ACUITY
PURE TONE & IMPEDANCE
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TOOL
DRESSED PHYSICAL CHECK
PARENT INTERVIEW
CALL 281-5078 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Screenings and evaluations are Free of Charge
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EVALUATIONS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
2. Your child is being home schooled or attends a private school in our attendance area and
3. You suspect your child is having learning difficulties and may be in need of a special
education evaluation.
LOCATION: HEAD START BUILDING – 615 No. 19th St
(Enter at main entrance)
AREAS ASSESSED:
LANGUAGE
VISION
HEARING
LEARNING
HEALTH
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
CONDUCTED BY:
SPEECH CLINICIAN
VISION SPECIALIST
AUDIOLOGIST/AUDIO TECH
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
NURSE
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER, GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
METHODS USED:
SCREENING TOOL & LANGUAGE SAMPLE
VISUAL ACUITY
PURE TONE & IMPEDANCE
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TOOL
DRESSED PHYSICAL CHECK
PARENT INTERVIEW
CALL 281-5078 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Screenings and evaluations are Free of Charge
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
EVALUATIONS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
- If your child is enrolled in a Billings Public School please contact the principal for information on screening and evaluation.
- If you meet ALL of the following criteria, please contact Billings Public Schools Student Services department at 281-5036 to arrange for an evaluation (or contact your private school and request they make that referral to us):
2. Your child is being home schooled or attends a private school in our attendance area and
3. You suspect your child is having learning difficulties and may be in need of a special
education evaluation.