Soap Lake School District

Early Intervention is a partnership between families and early childhood professionals and supports the growth, development, and learning of children birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities. If you have a concern about your child's development and they are between the ages of birth and three, contact:  Early Childhood Intervention

                                Janelle Bersch

                                (509) 664-8781

For more information about Early Learning in Washington State go to:

• The Washington State Department of Early Learning
• Early Support for Infants and Toddlers
• The State Division of Developmental Disabilities

The Early Childhood Development Team provides a free developmental screening and/or special education evaluation for all children ages three to five years suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.

If you would like to set up a Child Find screening for your 3-5 year old child, please contact Sheila Klokkevold- sklokkevold@slschools.org or (509) 246-1323

If your child is currently enrolled in Soap Lake School District, please discuss your concerns with your child's teacher and/or principal. Explain that you wish to refer your child for a special education evaluation. 

After Special Services  receives your referral, a team member will call you back as soon as possible (within 25 school days) to discuss your concerns. 

If needed, a developmental screening or assessment appointment will be scheduled. These Child Find services are provided at no cost to families. If your child qualifies for special education, you will be invited to participate in the development of an Individual Education Program.

Child Find activities are extended to students who are homeschooled or attending private elementary or secondary schools located within the Soap Lake School District boundaries.  

If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are currently staying for a screening. 

Soap Lake School District is responsible for locating, evaluating, and identifying children, ages 3 through 21, located in the district boundaries, who are suspected of having a disability and may be in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disability. Students do not need to be enrolled in public school to receive Child Find services.