Parent Guide to the Special Education Process

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Are you interested in a developmental screening?

ECDEC is an early childhood program that serves children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old who have been identified as being “at-risk” and who live within Palatine Township. If your child is NOT enrolled in our preschool program and you would like to have them screened, call to schedule an appointment at (847) 963-3450.


Parents Guide Through the Assessment Process

In the event your preschooler is undergoing an evaluation for special education eligibility, you will be guided through the process by the evaluation team. The following "tip sheets," provided by the IL Early Learning Project (illinoisearlylearning.org), are helpful to clarify what can be a confusing process.

Is your child attending Conyers Learning Academy? If you have questions about special education or the level of support your child receives, talk to your child's teacher or click below to request more information and a team member will contact you directly!