Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education provides opportunities for growth and support for children and their families. Any child between birth and five years of age with a demonstrated developmental delay, and who meets the eligibility criteria in early childhood special education, is eligible to receive services.
If you have concerns about the way your child moves, sees, hears, plays, talks, or behaves, a referral for a free screening can be completed through the Minnesota Help Me Grow program.
Early Intervention (birth to age 3)
Click the link Help Me Grow Minnesota link above to refer a child, and someone from our program will reach out to you.
Early Intervention
Early Intervention (EI) is a free and voluntary program that supports families with children from birth up to age 3 when there is a concern about their development. This program promotes a child’s growth and development by supporting families during the critical early years. EI services are provided in the home, childcare, or in the community and focus on caregivers learning how to best help their child learn and grow during everyday routines.
Age 3 Through 5
Special education services are provided to eligible children age 3 up to kindergarten entrance for those who meet special education state criteria. These services are often delivered in a school setting based on the unique needs of each child. Services may be provided by an early childhood special education teacher, speech/language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or other providers based on eligibility and need.