Determining Eligibility for Early Childhood
Special Education Services
If you have concerns about your
child's development, the Norris preschool staff is available to help. The
first step is to make a referral. From there, preschool staff will
determine if your child is eligible for services. This process is
described below.
Referral
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From
parents, a child's doctor, or hospital (NICU) |
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For children
ages 3-5, make referrals to Jennie James at Norris Elementary |
phone #: 791-0030
e-mail: kathleen.gustin@norris160.org
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For children
ages birth to 3, make referrals to Marian Eicher at Educational Service Unit #6 |
phone #: 1-800-327-0091
Intake
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Discussion
of concerns about child's development |
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Discussion
of child's developmental history |
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Parents give
signed permission for an evaluation of their child |
Evaluation
Can consist of:
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Parent
interviews |
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Formal
testing |
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Observations
of your child |
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Information
from other sources (doctor, hospital, audiologist, etc.) |
Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT)
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Parents and
school staff meet to discuss results of evaluation. |
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Team
determines if child is eligible for services. |
Individual
Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting
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If a child
qualifies for services, an IEP or IFSP is written that describes the child's
individual strengths, areas of need, and the type of services he/she
will receive. |
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IEP's are
written for children ages 3-5. |
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IFSP's are
written for children ages birth to 3. |
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Parents are
involved in the writing of both IEP's and IFSP's. |
Services
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For children
ages birth to 3, services are typically provided in the child's home or
daycare. |
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For children
ages 3-5, services can be provided in the Norris Preschool, in the child's
home or daycare, or other settings where the child spends time. |
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