Child Find

Brevard Public Schools is responsible for Child Find identification and evaluation for all students residing in Brevard County suspected of having a disability. This includes children birth through 21 years of age who are in public schools, private schools, are being home schooled or are kindergarten eligible, bur not enrolled. Early identification and intervention is essential to help ensure school success.

If your child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech, or behavior, is experiencing slow development typical for his or her age, physical impairments, or learning difficulty, he or she may be a child with a disability. Through partnerships with community agencies, discretionary projects and strong system wide supports, Brevard Public Schools provides ongoing resources and interventions to children suspected of having a disability.

For more information, please contact the following individuals or agencies:

Program

Phone

Website

Birth to 36 Months Old - Early Steps

(321) 634-3688

Early Steps Website

Three to Five Years Old - FDLRS East Child Find

(321) 633-1000 ext. 11552

FLDRS East Child Find Website

Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Contact the ESE Support Specialist or Principal at your neighborhood public school 

Post High School through 21 Years Old

David O'Brien
Coordinator, Student Services, Program Support
(321) 633-1000, ext. 11575
Brevard Public Schools' Transition Programs