Resources

Child Find Notice (K–8) — DBAE

Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence (DBAE) is a public charter school and a public agency (LEA) responsible for Child Find for our K–8 school community. Child Find is the process of identifying, locating, and evaluating children who are suspected of having a disability and who may need special education and related services.

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Who this applies to at DBAE (K–8)

Child Find supports:

• Students currently enrolled at DBAE (Kindergarten–8th grade) who may be experiencing learning, developmental, physical, or behavioral challenges that may require additional supports.

• Children in our community whose parents/guardians believe they may have a disability and want help starting the evaluation process.

Note: DBAE is a K–8 school. If a referral involves a student outside of the grades we serve, we will still provide guidance and connect families to the appropriate Nevada resources and next steps.

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Areas of concern (examples for K–8)

A referral may be appropriate if there are concerns in one or more areas, such as:

• Reading, writing, or math progress (significant difficulty despite supports)

• Speech or language (pronunciation, understanding, expressive language)

• Social-emotional needs (anxiety, withdrawal, difficulty with peer relationships)

• Behavior and self-regulation (impulsivity, frequent conflicts, repeated suspensions)

• Attention/executive functioning (organization, working memory, sustained focus)

• Motor/physical development (fine motor, gross motor, mobility)

• Vision/hearing concerns impacting school performance

• Daily living/adaptive skills that affect learning and independence at school

 

How to request a Child Find evaluation (referral process)

Parents/guardians, caregivers, or school staff may request an evaluation:

1. Submit a Child Find / Special Education Referral Request to DBAE (email, phone, or in person).

2. DBAE will respond to review concerns and explain the process and supports available.

3. Parent/guardian written consent is required before any formal evaluation begins.

4. Once consent is received, DBAE completes an initial evaluation within Nevada-required timelines (generally 45 school days, unless a documented exception applies).

5. A team (including the parent/guardian) reviews the results to determine whether the student qualifies and what supports are needed (e.g., an IEP if eligible).

 

What happens if a student qualifies?

If a student is found eligible, DBAE will:

• develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (or applicable service plan),

• provide special education instruction and related services as needed,

• partner with families to monitor progress and update supports.

 

Contact DBAE to start a referral

Child Find / Special Education Contact: Shambrion Treadwell, Executive Director
Phone: 702-420-1519
Email: streadwell@dobeartsacademy.org
Address: 5355 Madre Mesa Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108

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Children birth to age 2 — Early Intervention (Nevada)

For children birth to age 2, early intervention services are provided through Nevada’s early intervention system. Families can start by contacting Project ASSIST:
Phone: 1-800-522-0066
Email: ProjectAssist@dhhs.nv.gov

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