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Deaf Ed and Child Find

Deaf Ed and Child Find

Mesquite RDSPD Child Find Process

    • Refer parents/guardians to the  Deaf Education Coordinator and DHH Diag. 972-882-7536. This age group will be referred to an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program. 
    • Fax a copy of your log to the special education office after each referral is taken so that the special education office may contact the parents.  
    • Fax a copy of your completed log to the special education office at the end of the first semester and start a new log for the second semester.    

    Age 3 - 5 Years

    • If a child has attended a Preschool Program for Children With Disabilities (PPCD) in another district and inquires about the program or attempts to enroll, call the special education office at 972-882-7536.
    • If parents have a 3 - 5 year old and suspect a disability, refer them to the special education office 972-882-7536
    • Fax a copy of your log to the special education office after each referral is taken so that the special education office may contact the parents. 
    • Fax a copy of the completed log to the special education office at the end of the first semester and start a new log for the second semester.
  • If a school age student attempts to enroll and they report previous enrollment in Deaf education:

    • Request a report card, withdrawal paperwork, or other documentation to indicate the student has been in special education previously.
    • Refer to the Deaf Education Coordinator- 972-882-7536
    • If you are concerned about a student enrolled in your school (PreK-12) who you suspect may have a disability and need special education and related services, follow district procedures for a special education referral. 
  • (Such as: private school, home-schooled, nursing home, group home, and detention facility)

    • Refer all inquiries regarding the availability of services to children with disabilities enrolled in non-public school facilities to the diagnostician assigned to your campus.

Member District and Charter School DHH Child Find Contacts

District

Director of Special Populations

Phone Contact

Director/Coordinator/ ARD Representative

Crandall ISD

Dr. Lauren Chism
400 W. Lewis Street
Crandall, TX 75114

P: 972-427-6000
Ext. 60028
F: 972-427-6035

Jeri Golden
972-427-6020 EXT. 20265
Ext: 5829

Forney ISD

Laura Merchant
600 S. Bois d'Arc
Forney, TX 75126

P: 469-762-4155
ext 10701
972-564-4055
F: 972-564-7007

Jill Huber
469-762-4155
ext 10702

Garland ISD

Tanya Ramos
501 South Jupiter Road
Garland, TX 75042

P: 972-487-3300
F: 972-485-4921

Cathy Clifford
972-487-3300
Nilda Ortiz-Ramos

Kaufman ISD

Sherry Kerr
1000 S. Houston
Kaufman, TX 75142

P: 972-932-2622
F: 972-932-0887

Sherry Kerr
1000 S. Houston
Kaufman, TX 75142

Red Oak ISD

Shanna Owen
156 Louise Ritter Blvd.
Red Oak, TX 75142

P: 972-617-2941
ext. 3501
F: 972-617-4333

Shanna Owen
156 Louise Ritter Blvd.
Red Oak, TX 75142

Mesquite ISD

Dr. Matthew Morris
714 E. Kimbrough St
Mesquite, TX 75149

P: 972-882-8710

972-882-7536

Rockwall ISD

Melissa Melton
1050 Williams Street
Rockwall TX 75087

P: 972-772-1175
P: 972-771-0605
ext 7513
F: 972-772-2018

Veronica Murphey
972-772-1175 ext. 7516
Jill Baird

Royse City ISD

Leslie Flisowski
972-832-8161

P: 972-636-9514
F: 972-635-5003

Erica Lawless
Cell 214-770-6216
Coordinator of Evaluation and Compliance 
(Invite to ARDs as well) 

Susan Heston

Sunnyvale ISD

Brittany Dlabaj 
417 E. Tripp Road
Sunnyvale, TX 75182

P: 972-226-5974
F: 972-226-4812

Terrell ISD

Jammie Hayes
Director of Special Ed

700 N. Catherine
Terrell, TX 75160

P: 972-563-7580
F: 972-563-9498

Jammie Hayes
Director of Special Ed

700 N. Catherine
Terrell, TX 75160

Wills Point ISD

Jennifer Ozuna
1405 WS Commerce Street
Wills Point, TX 75169

P: 903-873-5100
ext. 7801
F: 903-972-8001

Jennifer Ozuna

Wylie ISD

Brenda Oksanen
Plano RDSPD and Secondary

972-429-2367

P: 972-429-2365

Angela Waters
972-429-2370