Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

From Zumbro Education District:

What is Early Intervention?

While all young children grow and change at their own rate, some children experience delays in their development.  Special health conditions may affect children's development, too.  Accessing early intervention services as early as possible will ensure the best developmental outcomes for these children.  Early Intervention services are designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child and their family.

Eligible children can receive services in their home, child care setting or other community setting.  the Zumbro Education District can provide services to help foster development and growth of your child's skills in cognition, fine and gross motor, social-emotional, adaptive, and speech/language development.  Services are free to children regardless of income or immigrant status.

Early childhood specialists will work with eligible children and families to plan the services and supports they need.  These may include:

• • Special instruction and other services, such as speech, physical and occupational therapy;

  • Ways that a family can support their child's development at home; and

  • Connections to community services and programs.

Who is Eligible?
Young children with developmental delays or with certain diagnosed physical or mental condition or disorder with a high probability of resulting in a delay, regardless of whether the child is currently demonstrating a need or delay. 

For more information: https://www.zumbroed.org/Page/35

Help Me Grow

If you live within Stewartville 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 this link to connect to the Help Me Grow website to refer your child.