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Hancock School District Child Find March 2025 It is the responsibility of the Hancock School District to identify any child who is a resident of Hancock who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability. It is also the responsibility of the Hancock School District to evaluate those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations). The Hancock School District is committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four year-olds. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have him/her screened, please call Dr. Rebecca Phillips, Director of Special Education at 413-738-5676. If you suspect that your child, at any age, may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, at your child's school. Please contact Rebecca Phillips at the number above or Jay Merselis, Principal of Hancock Central School for information about referring your child for an evaluation. AD# 03/05/2025