Special Education
December Child Count

Child Count is an unduplicated count of all children with disabilities ages 3 - 21 receiving special education and related services according to an individualized education program (IEP) on December 1st of each year.

Log-on to the Child Count Data Collection

Child Count 2026 Timelines:

• Districts may begin uploads on December 1, 2026
• Child Count must be submitted by January 8, 2027
• Final Certification must by completed by February 12, 2027

For more information, contact the Department of Education's Office of Finance and Management at 605-773-3248.