Special Education Services
Early Childhood Special Education
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ECSE Mission
To provide opportunities
for growth and support of children and their families in ISD 279.
Age
Birth through Age 5 years.
Eligibility
Any child between birth and five years with a demonstrated developmental delay and who meets eligibility criteria in early childhood special education is eligible to receive services. If you would like to make a referral for an evaluation or to discuss developmental concerns with an intake facilitator, please contact:
| 0-3 years old, developmental concerns including speech or language development |
Julie Nortrom, Secretary
NW Hennepin Help Me Grow
Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
763-585-7335
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3-5 years old,
general developmental concerns |
Kris Kosloski
ECSE Diagnostic Teacher
Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
763-585-7306
|
3-5 years old,
speech or language development |
Renee Zachman Speech Language Pathologist
Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
763-585-7340 |
State Early Childhood Special Education Criteria
Models
Home-based and community-based service by a visiting early interventionist
(ECSE Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech/Language
Pathologist, etc.).
2 to 4 half days per week of programming at a school site including center-based
ECSE classrooms.
Community nursery schools with consultation from an early interventionist.
Sites
Special Education Coordinator
Office: 763-585-7302 (WL)
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