Early Childhood Special Education
The goals of the CKCIE Early Childhood Disability Program for children 0-3 are:
- to maintain a systematic process for screening and utilizing services already available to assure that all children considered to be at risk shall receive or have available periodic screening to identify possible needs.
- to maintain a systematic, coordinated referral process among interagency participants to assure that children from birth to age three identified as high risk shall be referred for further evaluation.
- to maintain a central clearinghouse for information concerning programs and services which are available for children with disabilities.
The goals of the CKCIE Early Childhood Disability Program for children ages 3-5 are:
- to provide comprehensive evaluation to all children who have a potential need for Early Childhood Disability (ECD) services.
- to provide an appropriate educational program for children who meet the criteria for Early Childhood Disability.
- to provide information and consultation about community service providers for children who have been evaluated and found not eligible for Early Childhood Disability services.
Early Childhood outcomes:
Early childhood experiences lay the foundation for a child’s future academic success. A child’s health and physical well-being, along with the development of cognitive, communication and social-emotional skills, all can be influenced by the community, educational environment, family and the individual child. Effective policies, targeted and appropriate levels of funding, and collaborative systems of support enhance a child’s ability to thrive in learning environments.
Early Childhood Indicator 7 FAQ
Early Childhood Decision Tree for Summary Rating
Early Childhood Screening Clinics