- Project Child Find brochure - Describes program for locating and identifying children with special needs.
- NC Policies Governing Children with Disabilities - Exceptional Children policies and guiding practice documents
- Public Schools of North Carolina - Exceptional Children - Resources related to the provision of Exceptional Children services in North Carolina
- Local Interagency Coordinating Councils (LICCs) - Describes role of LICC community-based advisory groups
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC) - Resources to help parents track a child’s development and take action if they are concerned
- Milestone Tracker app – Free app from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for easily tracking child development. The app also provides parents tips to assist their child's learning and growth, recognize delays, and share information with their healthcare provider. Early care and education practitioners can use the app to advance their understanding of their students' abilities and engage families in monitoring developmental progress.
- The NC Department of Public Instruction and the Early Learning Network presented a webinar on 2018 Child Find data. To watch the webinar and view the handouts click here.
- What is Child Find? – Defines the seven major elements of a Child Find System
- Developmental Watch Alert List - Checklist to assist in determination of need for referral
Indicator 11 Data Collection
- PreK Child Find & Transition Calculator (2021): The Pre-K Child Find & Transition Calculator (CFTC) is designed to serve as a data collection tool for LEAs. The calculator collects preschool information related to Indicator 11, Indicator 12, and the Pre-K (619) Grant. LEAs accessing the calculator should review all information on the “Help” tab prior to data entry; this tab provides information about how to best enter data and maintain the integrity of the formulas within the spreadsheet. Google users can also create their own version of the calculator.
- Child Find & Transition Calculator Annual Update Instructions (2021): Provides step-by-step instructions on when and how to complete the annual update of your calculator and archive old information. (Updated to reflect use with 2021 CFTC changes.)
- Child Find & Transition Calculator Version Update Instructions (2019 to 2021): Provides step-by-step instructions for moving data from existing Child Find & Transition Calculator (2019 Version) into updated Child Find & Transition Calculator (2021 Version).
- Child Find & Transition Calculator Version Update Video Overview: Supplemental resource to support users in transferring information from existing CFTC to new (2021) CFTC.
- Child Find Guiding Questions – Guide for discussions around Child Find data.
- Analyzing Child Find Transition Calculator Data (2023) – Provides scenarios to practice Child Find data entry and provides helpful notes in response to commonly asked questions related to calculations & counts.
Notifications from Other Programs
- Memo Revised Physician to Preschool Program Notification Process- Explains revisions to the ABCD processes and procedures
- Physician to Preschool Program Notification Process Chart – Summarizes physician to preschool notification process for children age 3 through 5
- Physician to Preschool Program Notification Process Chart Legend and Notes – Explains initial evaluation process for children ages 3 through 21 as well as action steps for children age 3 through 5
- Physician Notification to Exceptional Children Preschool Program - Form to be completed by physician and sent to the Exceptional Children Preschool Program
- Early Intervention Feedback to the Medical Home Form - Template for providing feedback to referring provider/agency at completion of child's assessment
- Birth to Five: Watch Me Thrive! – Provides developmental and behavioral screening guides as well as family resources to support healthy child development.