Screening is the first step in finding your child's strengths and weaknesses. Screening is a brief test of a child's development. Screening alerts us to a possible difficulty in learning new skills.
Young children develop rapidly.
When a child with a special need receives help, early intervention can significantly influence a child's abilties and developmental potential and prevent secondary handicapping conditions from occurring. There are several ways to participate in screening. The Watertown Unified School District mails a screening booklet to all three and four year old children each spring. These are mailed to all children as listed on the school census. This booklet is completed by the child with parent direction.