Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.). View CDC Milestones By Age
What is Child Find (Early Childhood Intervention-ECI)?
Child Find is a process designed to identify, locate and evaluate individuals birth to 21 years of age with disabilities who may need special education services.
Who can begin the Child Find Process?
Anyone can start the process: a parent, doctor, teacher, relative, or friend can call Humble ISD, Early Childhood Department at 281-641-7409.
Child Find Brochure en Español
Why should we refer?
Early identification and intervention can prevent failure and frustration. Special attention to teaching and learning strategies may help individuals overcome barriers to learning.
What happens after the child is referred?
The parent(s) or legal guardian will be contacted by Humble ISD.
Parents and the school will decide if an assessment is needed.
An assessment plan designed to evaluate areas of concern may be developed.
Qualified school district personnel will conduct an evaluation.
The parents and evaluation personnel will have a meeting to talk about assessment results, special education eligibility and services.
Who may qualify for special education services?
Individuals who are identified as having any of the following disabilities according to federal and state criteria: • Learning Disability • Speech Impairment • Orthopedic Impairment • Other Health Impairment • Intellectual Disability • Emotional Disturbance • Autism • Multiple Disabilities • Traumatic Brain Injury • Visual Impairment • Auditory Impairment • Deaf-Blindness • Developmental Delay
Students attending private schools within Humble ISD boundaries are included in Child Find.
How much do services cost?
All services are provided at no cost to the individual, parents, or guardian.
Information provided by: Region IV Educational Service Center 7145 West Tidwell Houston, TX 77092
Who do I contact if I am concerned about my child's development?
Birth to Preschool
Humble ISD is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children with disabilities who are in need of special education and related services and who reside within the school district's boundaries. The district is also responsible for those students who do not reside within the boundaries, but whose grandparent resides in the district and provides a substantial amount of after-school care. This is to be determined by the district's Board of Trustees. Children who have a disability or who are suspected of having a disability, may be referred to Humble ISD.
Easter's Seals: ECI Infant Program Dena Day, 713-838-9050, ext. 303
Bay Area Rehabilitation: ECE Program, 281-838-4477
ECI of MHMRA Harris County, 713-970-4800
For children who are school-age (ages 3 through 21), please contact the elementary, middle, or high school that serves your particular neighborhood or location.
For children who are below school-age (birth through 2), please contact the Special Education Department at 281-641-8326, or your ECI Agency at 281-696-2130 (all areas excluding zip code 77044) and 281-838-4477 (all areas with zip code 77044).
Developmental Milestones & Speech Concerns
The Harris Center's ECI-RISE provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions and access to Certified Family Partners, who have lived experience in parenting a child with developmental delays.
The Inspire program aids families in accessing needed services directly related to their child's developmental delay to increase skills acquisition and independence.
Services are provided in the family home, day care, and/or other community-based setting.
