Specialized Instruction and Student Services
Project Find
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Project Find is a program of active outreach by the Michigan Department of Education and local school districts. Its purpose is to offer services to children and youth from birth through 25 years of age, who may have delays in physical, social, emotional, communication, and/or cognitive development. Project Find provides information about educational programs and services, and helps families secure evaluations.
These educational consultations, evaluations, and services are provided with parental consent. Confidentiality is strictly maintained. As part of a public education*, these services are free of charge.
* The "Child Find" requirements of Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) rules are followed. The programs and services are related to a child's or youth's overall development and educational performance. The Project Find Coordinator can be a parent's first contact when seeking an initial evaluation.
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Resources and information for children birth to 3 years of age:
Michigan Alliance for Families - Babies and Toddlers
U of M CS Mott - Your Child - Developmental Milestones
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - How does your child hear and talk?
naeyc - 12 Ways to Support Language Development for Infants and Toddlers
Resouces and information for preschool age children:
U of M CS Mott - Your Child - Preschool
ASHA - Speech Development for Three to Four Year Olds
ASHA - Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
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Who do I Call?
If your child is UNDER THE AGE OF 3 and you would like to refer them for an evaluation, please call Early On Oakland at
(248) 209-2084
(800) 456-2084If your child is 3 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER and you reside in the Birmingham School District, please contact Kelly Beard, Project Find Coordinator at
(248) 203-5818