NEISEC and MSD of Steuben County Schools Child Find

Referral For Special Education Services

Any individual (ie: parent, teacher, principal) suspecting that a child has a disability that could require special education services should contact the building principal and/or counselor to discuss options. The school may suggest the following:

● Providing additional support in the classroom before a referral to special education.
● Reviewing your child’s school performance with the school’s general education intervention team or building-based support team.
● Investigating your child’s eligibility for a 504 plan.
● Refer your child for a special education evaluation.

Every effort will be made to assist the child at the building level before the school initiates a referral. If strategies fail, the school will seek permission for testing from the parent. If one or more of the above options is implemented at any time before, during, or after, the parent may request an evaluation to determine whether their child may be eligible for special education services. This request should be communicated to the building principal. The school must respond with written notice to a request for an evaluation made by a parent to licensed personnel within 10 instructional days of receiving the request.

Navigating the Course is an overview and a practical resource to assist families in navigating the special education rules.

Questions regarding Child Find can be directed to the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative at (260) 347-5236.

For Preschool-age Referrals

If the child is preschool age (3-5 years old), the request for testing should be directed to the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative at (260) 347-5236.

Resources For You

Indiana Special Education Law and Procedural Safeguards - all translations that are out there are listed here
INSource - Free Parent Resources for Students with Disabilities in Indiana
NEISEC - The Northeastern Indiana Special Education Cooperative’s website

Our Dedicated Staff

West Noble Primary
Applied Skills - Marjorie Goyings
Special Education Pre-K - Sarah Hursey and Jen Teel

West Noble Elementary
Applied Skills - Kennedy Weimer
Special Education - Jacquelyn Fair and Kaylie Warble
Speech & Hearing - Stephanie Gerber and Jaylee Waldron-Frye

West Noble Middle School
Applied Skills - Brad Milliken
Emotional Disability - Gretchen Schaadt
Special Education - Kevin Becker, Julie Nelson and Sarah Stringfellow

West Noble High School
Applied Skills - Haley Duncan
Special Education - Kelty Clouse, John Marano and Kathy Marano