- School Information
Special Education & Child Find
At Happy Valley School, we are committed to supporting every learner.
Supporting Every Student
Our Special Education program operates in full compliance with federal and Arizona state law to ensure that every child who needs support receives it. We work closely with families to identify, locate, and evaluate students who may be in need of early intervention or special education services.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s educational needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Special Education Coordinator.
Child Find Information
What Is Child Find?
Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) that requires Public Education Agencies to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities aged birth through 21 who are in need of early intervention or special education services.
The IDEA requires that all children with disabilities – regardless of the severity of their disability – are identified, located, and evaluated.
*20U.S.C.§1412(a)(3);34C.F.R.§300.111(a)*
Who Does Child Find Apply To?
Child Find applies to children who are:
📋 Suspected of having a disability – even if advancing from grade to grade
🚌 Highly mobile – such as children from migrant or homeless families
🏛️ Wards of the State
🏫 Private school students
🏠 Home school students
*34C.F.R.§300.111(a)(i)*
Child Find in Arizona
In Arizona, each public education agency – including Happy Valley School – must have written procedures for the identification and referral of all children with disabilities within its boundaries of responsibility, including children attending private schools and those who are home-schooled.
*A.A.C.R7-2-401(D)(1)*
AZ Parental Rights Handbook
The Arizona Parental Rights Handbook outlines the rights of parents and guardians of students attending public charter schools in Arizona. This handbook is provided in accordance with Arizona state law and is an important resource for all families.
The handbook covers:
⚖️ Your legal rights as a parent or guardian
📋 Rights regarding your child’s education and records
🏫 Charter school specific rights and responsibilities
📞 How to exercise your rights and raise concerns
Think Your Child May Need Support?
If you suspect your child may have a disability or require special education services, please reach out to our Special Education Coordinator as soon as possible. Early identification makes a significant difference.
Teresa Garcia – Special Education Coordinator
- tgarcia@happyvalleyschool.org
- 623-376-2900
- 7140 West Happy Valley Road Peoria, AZ 85383
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM