Child Find and Sprigeo for Principals

 

Child Find

   Under federal law, all public schools must look for, find, and evaluate kids who need additional supports. Child Find covers children from ages birth through age 21. Additionally, it applies to children that are homeschooled, attend private schools, migrants, and those without homes. 

Key Dates

September 1: Teachers submit their checklists for review

September 15 or before: Final review of completed checklists by principal

September 22 or before: Statement of Assurance submitted via email to hudsogi@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us

Child Find Documents

1. REMINDERS FOR PRINCIPALS_23.pdf Download REMINDERS FOR PRINCIPALS_23.pdf
2. CFCLClassVersion 2023.pdf Download CFCLClassVersion 2023.pdf
3. Child Find Individual Form Download Child Find Individual Form
4. Statement of Assurance (This form should be submitted  by email to Dr.  Gina Hudson no later than September 22, 2023)

Sprigeo Tip Line

Principals are asked to take the following steps below:

1. Identify 2-4 individuals who will monitor the Tip Line reports.  Principals must be one of the contacts.                                                                                          
2. Send the names of anyone you want to have access to the Tip Line to Dr. Gina Hudson.
3. Ensure all identified contacts complete the online training module (28 minutes). Link: Sprigeo Tip Line Training Links to an external site.
4. Ensure staff is introduced to the Tip Line using the Overview PDF to assist.
5. Introduce the Tip Line to students using the sample script. 
6. Ensure posters should be displayed in your building promoting the Tip Line.  Please contact Dr. Hudson if more posters are needed.

Tip Line Documents