Early Childhood screening
Early Childhood screening is conducted for children between the ages of 3.5 and 5 years of age and is required for entrance into kindergarten and is offered throughout the year. Parents/guardians may call 651-621-7421 to make an appointment for their child.
- Provides a free, quick and simple check of how a child is doing during an important time of rapid learning and growth. The best age for screening is between ages 3.5 and 4.
- Identifies possible learning or health concerns so that a child can get the help needed before starting school
Vision and hearing screening
Vision and hearing screening is conducted at school according to the recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health. Initial screening is often conducted by parent volunteers trained by the Licensed School Nurse. Parents/guardians are invited to contact the school Health Office and volunteer to assist with screening.
Vision screening
Vision screening is conducted for:
- Distance vision: Early Childhood screening, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3 and 5
- Eye muscle balance: 1st grade
- Color vision: 1st grade
- Students with IEPs at the time of initial and periodic re-evaluations
- Students may be screened at any other time at parent/guardian or teacher request
Hearing screening
Hearing screening is conducted for the following students:
- All students in kindergarten and 1st grade
- Students with a history of hearing/ear problems
- Students with IEPs at the time of initial and periodic re-evaluations
- Students may be screened at any other time at parent/guardian or teacher request
Follow-up and referral
- If students do not pass vision or hearing screening, parents/guardians are provided a referral for further medical evaluation based on criteria established by the Minnesota Department of Health
- Assistance is available if there are barriers to accessing care.
