Child Find

"Child Find" refers to the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities to ensure that they receive services to which they are entitled.

Children and youth, ages birth to 21, living in the Hanover Public School District, who are suspected of having a disability, may be referred for a possible evaluation to determine if they are eligible for special education services.

The Hanover Public Schools will hold a screening for any 3 and 4 year old residing in the Town of Hanover who may have difficulties that substantially interfere with learning or present with developmental concerns.

We are required by state and federal law to provide a special education program if the learning capacity for any three and four year old student is "significantly limited, impaired, or delayed and is exhibited by difficulties in one or more of the following areas: receptive and/or expressive language; cognitive abilities; physical functioning; social, emotional, or adaptive functioning; and/or self-help skills".

Parents, who are concerned about their child’s development, may contact their district school to request a screening or an evaluation as early as two years and nine months old.

Screening is free to all residents in the Town of Hanover and is highly recommended for children who may have special education needs.

If your child is three or four years old and requires Special Education Services, he/she can be screened for services now.

For further information, contact your district school:

  • Center Elementary School: 781-826-2631
  • Cedar Elementary School: 781-878-7228