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Early childhood special education (ECSE) services are specialized services, most commonly provided in the preschool setting, for children age three to kindergarten. These services include interventions which are based around the child’s daily routines and are determined by the child’s needs and interests. The interventions are designed to enable the young child to participate more actively, independently and successfully in a variety of settings. Intervention specialists work with children, their families and their teachers to promote the child’s development in the areas of cognition, communication, social, motor and self-help skills. Families can access specialists including: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Speech Therapist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Audiologist Teacher of the Visually Impaired Physical Impairment Teacher School Psychologist Accessing Early Childhood Special Education Services The Evaluation: When a child is referred for an evaluation, a team of intervention specialists works with the parents to develop an evaluation plan. The information from the evaluation is used to determine if the child qualifies for early childhood special education services. If the child qualifies, the team, including the parents will work together to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This plan is based on the child’s needs and interests and is developed around the child’s daily routines in their natural environment. Intervention: Early childhood special education services are most commonly provided in a regular preschool setting, though others settings are possible based in the individual needs of the child. The team, including the parents and teacher, work together to develop goals and objectives for the child based on their needs identified in the evaluation process. Various intervention specialists will work directly or indirectly with the child, depending on the needs identified during the evaluation process. Most interventions are provided in the classroom setting during the child’s normal routines. Role of the Intervention Specialists Listen to parent and teacher concerns Observe the child’s skills Problem solve and brain storm with families and teachers to develop strategies that can be incorporated into the child’s everyday routines Model and/or demonstrate strategies to maximize the child’s potential Work directly with the child on their goals and objectives Offer other resources and suggestions to address the child’s needs Communicate progress or changes in the performance to the child’s family and teachers Role of the Caregiver and Teacher Ask questions Identify learning opportunities within your daily routines Practice skills during the preschool day and at home Share successes and frustrations