Child evaluations in Oakland

• 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.

• The ECEC is OUSD's central hub for assessing children, typically ages 3 to 5, who may qualify for special education before kindergarten.
• It serves Oakland residents only.
• OUSD's Family Resources page links an online intake form for children aged 2 years 8 months to 4 years 10 months.
• The ECEC page gives the address as 950 53rd Street, Oakland, CA 94608, but OUSD's chooseousd.org contacts page lists 746 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 for the ECEC.
• The two addresses conflict, so call before visiting.
• OUSD's 2025-26 Special Education Program Guide also lists an early-childhood (ages 3-5) Child Find facilitator: Silvia Nuno, (510) 879-5004, silvia.nuno@ousd.org.

Write your request letter with the California timelines included.

• OUSD's instruction: 'If your child attends an OUSD K-12 school or participating charter, simply submit a request to your school site's main office, principal or resource specialist.'
• For a private school student who lives in Oakland: 'email your request to Peggy.Forbes@ousd.org or submit a written request in person at 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608.'

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.