Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs provide supports and services to infants, toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their families.
While all children grow at their own rate, some children have delays in their development. Special health conditions may also affect children’s development. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provides free special education services, including special education teacher, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, to children from ages birth to kindergarten in a variety of settings including home, community and school-based early childhood programs. Children are eligible for Early Childhood Special Education through a special education evaluation.
If you have concerns about your child’s development and they are between the ages of 0-5 please call Early Childhood Special Education. ECSE offers, at no cost to families, information, support and referral services that may help a child and family.
For birth to age 3 please call 507-775-2037.
For ages 3-5 years please call 507-634-4464.
Referral Information
If you live within Kasson-Mantorville Area Public Schools and are concerned about your child’s speech, motor skills or overall development, you can make a referral to the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) team also known as Help Me Grow.
If you have concerns about your child’s development you can also talk to your health care provider, call 1-866-693-GROW (4769) or use the online referral system to refer your child to Help Me Grow for more assistance.
Birth to Three
In-home/daycare services for families whose infants and toddlers qualify for early intervention.
A child's early years bring wonder and excitement for families. Some babies and young children need extra help to learn and grow. Free help is available for all eligible children!
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