Oregon Revised Statutes 329.255

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Oregon Revised Statutes 329.255 Child development specialists; services provided; rules.

The district school board of every school district operating any elementary schools may make the services of a child development specialist available to the pupils enrolled in the elementary schools and their families.
A child development specialist shall provide primary prevention services directly or in cooperation with others in settings in addition to the school setting:
1. To pupils enrolled in the elementary school, with priority given at the primary level, including kindergarten, to assist them in developing positive attitudes toward themselves and others in relation to life career roles and to ensure that appropriate assessment and screening procedures that recognize academic and individual differences are provided for the early identification of talents and strengths on which to base a positive learning experience for each child.
2. To the professional staff of the elementary school to assist them in early identification of pupils enrolled therein with learning or developmental problems.
3. To parents of pupils enrolled in elementary schools to assist them in understanding their children's unique aptitudes and needs and to aid in relating home, school and neighborhood experiences.
4. To refer pupils enrolled in the elementary school and their families to appropriate state or local agencies for additional assistance as needed.
5. To coordinate resources available through the community and the school.
The district school board of every school district operating any elementary schools may make the services of a child development specialist, as described in subsection (2) of this section available to children four years of age or younger and their families residing in its district. If such children need assessment, the child development specialist shall ensure that appropriate assessment and screening procedures that recognize academic and individual differences are provided for early identification of barriers or needs that prevent successful transition to early education programs.
School districts may provide the services authorized or required under this section by contract with qualified state or local programs. [Formerly 343.125; 1995 c.660 §21; 1999 c.871 §§2,3]

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