The Bethel School District offers a continuum of special education

services for children ages 3-5 with various developmental disabilities.

These free services are based on specialists’ assessments

(in all areas of suspected disability), and are determined by

the individualized educational program (IEP) team.

Special education services include (but are not limited to)
preschool, speech and language therapy, behavioral interventions,

occupational therapy and/or physical therapy.

The special education staff includes teachers, instructional assistants,

speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, education specialist,
physical therapists, school psychologists and a school nurse.
Screening for Children Three to Five (Preschool)

If your child is a preschooler, and you have concerns about his or her development, the Bethel School District offers monthly screenings
for preschool children to provide information to parents on school related development. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this free service, especially
if you have questions regarding your child’s development.

Vision, hearing, and motor screenings are provided, as well as information on how your child is doing with language, learning and behavior skills.
If you wish to schedule your child for a screening appointment, please contact the
Early Childhood Child Find appointment line at (253) 683-6929.

The screenings are conducted at
Thompson Preschool
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445