Worcester Public Schools is offering free developmental screenings for children ages 3 or 4. Do you have concerns about your child’s development? Get your child evaluated by a professional!
Make an appointment by Oct. 31 by emailing arena@worcesterschools.net or calling 508-799-8165.
Is your child having trouble with:
Vision or hearing
Learning
Speech/Language
Behavior
Physical Movement skills.
Benefits of early screening:
Academic: Identifying learning difficulties while kids’ brains are still being formed makes it easier to intervene. Kids can receive extra help sooner so they don’t fall behind.
Social and emotional: When kids’ needs are identified and addressed early they may not need special education services later.
Economic: Early intervention helps students graduate high school and get jobs.
Note:
If the child cannot be accompanied by a parent, please notify us beforehand.
Child Find: Under federal law, all public schools are required to actively look for, find, and evaluate infants, toddlers, children, and young adults up to age 21 who may have a disability
and who may require special education services. At Worcester Public Schools, it is our responsibility to identify any children who are Worcester residents who may have a disability—regardless of severity. WPS is also required to evaluate those children to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).