Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Grant
Description
The overarching purpose of this project is to provide early childhood program support and leadership to school districts to improve outcomes, with a focus on early language and literacy for preschool children with disabilities in Wisconsin, through evidenced‐based and meaningful inclusive practices.
Statewide Indicator 12: Early Transitions Coordinator
Wendi Schreiter
Primary Products and Services
Early childhood program support to the CESA 7 region
Training and support related to the state performance plan indicators - especially Part C SPP Indicators #6 preschool educational environments, #7 preschool outcomes, #8 parent outcomes, and #12 transition
Liaison role between early childhood systems (B-3, Head Start, child care providers, 4K-5K, ECSE) and the CESA 7 agency as a whole
Networking opportunities for Birth to 6 professionals and families in the CESA 7 region
Training and support for statewide initiatives, such as Transitions and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, Preschool Options, and Child Outcomes
Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners regional network
Networks
CESA 7 EC teachers, families and Birth to 6 professionals
Priorities
Meet the needs of local school districts to provide a continuum of special education services in complying with IDEA
Support Local LEA’s to Meet State Targets set for Indicator 6 Preschool Environments (see DPI Early Childhood Education page for current targets)
more information
Contact Name: Colleen Timm | Contact Title: CESA 7 Agency Administrator | Phone: 920-606-2637 | Email: ctimm@cesa7.org