Child evaluations in Berkeley

• For children from birth to 3 years old.
• RCEB says to call the Early Start Intake line at (510) 618-6195, email earlystartreferrals@rceb.org, fax an inquiry to (510) 678-4156, or complete the general inquiry form online.
• An Intake Coordinator then schedules an interview, and RCEB says the assessment process is completed within 45 days of the first referral.
• Early Start Family Resource Centers listed by DDS: Alameda, Family Resource Navigators (510) 547-7322; Contra Costa, CARE Parent Network (925) 313-0999.

• BUSD asks families to complete the 'Referral for Special Education and Related Services Assessment Form' (North Region SELPA form, in English and Spanish) and send preschool assessment requests to prek-busd-intake@berkeley.net.
• For a child who isn't enrolled in a BUSD school, download the Intake Referral Procedures form (English or Spanish) and bring all documentation to the Special Education Department, 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 301, Berkeley, CA 94702.
• No preschool-specific phone number was found.
• The department's general line is 510-644-6210, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Write your request letter with the California timelines included.

• BUSD's instruction: 'If you suspect that your child, or student, may have a disability that requires Special Education services please complete the attached Referral for Special Education and Related Services Assessment Form and submit it to any of the following: School Site Principal, Vice Principal or Counselor; Special Education Teacher on site; Special Education Administrator / Fax: 510.644.6211.'
• Families of children who aren't enrolled in a BUSD school should use the Intake Referral Procedures form and bring documentation to the Special Education Department.

Write your request letter with the California timelines included.

• For anyone over 3 who may have a developmental disability.
• Contact the Intake Coordinator at (510) 618-6122, email intakeoverthree@rceb.org, fax (510) 678-4122, or complete the over-age-three general inquiry form online.
• RCEB says an Assessment Counselor schedules the first intake appointment within 15 working days, and eligibility assessments are completed within 120 days of that appointment.
• Children aged 3 or 4 may qualify under provisional eligibility.