Special education – Child Find
If your child is a preschooler
Battle Ground Public Schools offers early childhood screening and assessment of children ages 3-5 in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, communication, cognitive or thinking skills, social skills and adaptive skills. Parents may contact the special services department for screening and program information.
The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers state program offers free developmental screenings for all children birth to 3 years of age. Contact ESD 112 to begin the process.
If your child is in school
Parents of children up to age 21 who may have disability can contact the school psychologist in their neighborhood school. If the student qualifies according to Washington state regulations, they may access special education programs appropriate to their needs.
Transfer students
When you move into Battle Ground Public Schools from another district, please notify your new school if your child has an IEP. The school psychologist will request records from your previous district and process the transfer. The team will determine most appropriate services and placement based on information from the previous school district.
Looking for play and learning resources for a child with special needs?
Who to contact
If you have questions about programs and services, please contact your school principal or school psychologist. If you still have questions, please contact one of our directors.
Director of Special Services
Jen Goodwin
Phone: 360-885-5436
Email Jen Goodwin
Developmental Screening Coordinator
Holly Smith
Phone: 360-885-6254
Email Holly Smith
Executive Director of Special Services
Kellie Clay
Phone: 360-885-5318
Email Kellie Clay
Special education records requests
Michelle Bergerson
Email Michelle Bergerson
Phone: 360-885-5318
Fax: 360-885-5345