Welcome to Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education and related services is a state and federal program for children (ages 3-5) who have been identified as eligible under the eligibility criteria outlined in the Missouri State Plan for Special Education as early as a child’s third birthdate. These services are referred to as Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).
Parents of children who are 3-5 years old, or approaching age 3, who suspect their child may have a developmental delay or disabling condition that may affect them educationally, may contact their local school district to make a referral for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. There is no cost to parents of ECSE children for services identified in a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Parents of children who are 3-5 years old, or approaching age 3, who suspect their child may have a developmental delay or disabling condition that may affect them educationally, may contact their local school district to make a referral for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. There is no cost to parents of ECSE children for services identified in a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
