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Early Childhood Special Education provides early intervention to young children, age birth to kindergarten, who show developmental delay in the general areas of:
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After a child receives a formal evaluation to identify specific needs, trained ECSE teachers and specialists will work with the parents and child to develop his or her greatest potential. From birth to age three, these Special Education services are delivered to the child primarily in his or her home or childcare center.
The ECSE process guarantees parental involvement every step of the way. From birth to age three, a child's family goals are outlined in the "Individual Family Service Plan," or IFSP. After that, the child's educational goals and objectives are spelled out in his or her "Individual Education Plan," or IEP. Parents are a key team member in putting together the IFSP and IEP.
The ECSE staff supports children and their families by:
The ECSE process guarantees parental involvement every step of the way. From birth to age three, a child's family goals are outlined in the "Individual Family Service Plan," or IFSP. After that, the child's educational goals and objectives are spelled out in his or her "Individual Education Plan," or IEP. Parents are a key team member in putting together the IFSP and IEP.
The ECSE staff supports children and their families by:
- Helping children do the best they can through individualized program plans (IFSP and IEP) geared to promote development, based on each child's assessed level of function and need.
- Supporting families to help promote thier child's strengths and learn ways to support their child's needs.
- Providing parents with information about community-based resources & experiences for their children.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL PROCESS
Ages: Birth to Five
Minnesota's Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services are provided for eligible children birth through two years of age who may be experiencing delays in their development for several reasons, including special health conditions. These services are designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child and their family and are offered at no cost to families. Help Me Grow referrals are forwarded to your child's school district/special education cooperative for follow-up.
To contact Help Me Grow with a referral or for information,
please call 866-693-GROW (state-wide) or visit their website:
Minnesota's Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services are provided for eligible children birth through two years of age who may be experiencing delays in their development for several reasons, including special health conditions. These services are designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child and their family and are offered at no cost to families. Help Me Grow referrals are forwarded to your child's school district/special education cooperative for follow-up.
To contact Help Me Grow with a referral or for information,
please call 866-693-GROW (state-wide) or visit their website: