Child Find
What is Child Find?
Child Find is the process of locating, evaluating, and identifying children with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services. Local school districts are required by federal and state laws to find children who may need special education services and related services.
What is a disability?
UNDER SECTION 504
In addition and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment of 2008, The Valley Stem + Me2 Academy is participating in Child Find efforts to locate, evaluate and identify all children who have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity who may because of disability, needs or is believed to need special education, related services or aids or accommodations/modifications. If a parent or guardian suspects that a child may be eligible under this federal definition, please contact the Principal of Student Services, Corey Stephens.
Phone: 330.729.4000 Email: Corey.Stephens@MahoningCTC.com
If you suspect a child may have a disability, help is available.
Contact The Mahoning County CTC at:
Mahoning County CTC
7300 North Palmyra Rd.
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Phone: 330.729.4000
Fax: 330.729.4052
For additional information and resources, contact:
State Support Team 5
7320 North Palmyra Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Phone: 330.965.7828
Fax: 330.965.7901
Website: https://www.sstr5.org/
Serving Families and Agencies in Mahoning County:
Mahoning County Children Services
222 W. Federal Street
4th Floor
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Phone: 330.941.8888
Website: https://www.mahoningkids.com/
The activity, which is the subject of this report, was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education. However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education should be inferred. The Ohio Department of Education does not discriminate on the issues of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
