Special Education
CHILD FIND
Special Education Referral and Child Find
The Canton Independent School District has special services available for eligible infants, children and young adults identified with disabilities. Federal and state laws require that school districts maintain a CHILD FIND system for identifying, locating, and evaluating individuals with suspected disabilities (birth through age 21) within its jurisdiction who are in need of special education and related services.
Birth to 36 months of age
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) provides comprehensive early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers (birth through 36 months of age) who have a medical diagnosis, developmental delays or atypical development. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. ECI provides evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility and need for services.
ECI Contact Information
Community Heathcore
107 Woodbine Place
Longview, Texas 75601
Phone: 903-757-8194
Crisis Line: 1-800-832-1009
3 through 21 years of age
A referral for a suspected disability can be made by anyone for children that reside in Canton ISD boundaries. If you know of someone with a suspected delay or disability, please contact the Campus Counselor or call 903-567-4981.
Useful Links:
Navigate Life Texas - For families raising children with disabilities
SPEDTEX
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTEX) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.
Cllick on the logo to view the SPEDTEX site.
The Notice of Procedural Safeguards in English and Spanish are attached below.