Early Childhood / Early Learning 2014-15
Many school districts offer Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services (free of charge) for our resident children, ages 3-5 years who qualify
under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). We also provide developmental screening and assessments/ evaluations. Insert locations
of special education preschool classrooms in your county/school district/community.
Many school districts also work with community preschools, child care providers and parents of children, ages birth-five, in building connections between
community and schools to support children’s development and school readiness skills.
Many elementary schools offer preschool/early learning activities (ex. preschool story time) – see the Early Learning Resource Guide on SELF’s
website for more information: www.selfwa.org
Referral for screening or special
education for children 3-5 yrs.
Referral for screening or special
education for children birth-3 yrs.
Transfer / Enrollment request with an
*IEP or *IFSP
Family has a concern about the child’s
development, has a Dr.’s referral, has an
evaluation or receives therapy from a
medical setting:
Family has a concern about the child’s
development, has a Dr.’s referral or
evaluation or therapy from a medical
setting or transfer from another district:
Family moved from another district with
previous evaluation or services and wants
to enroll in special education preschool
or therapy services.
Refer to _______________at________
Refer to ESD 112 at 360-750-7507
Refer to ___________ at (school based
assessment team).
Questions about community preschool
or childcare referrals
*ESIT Services
Tuition-based Preschool through
Public Schools
Evergreen SD: CAR Kids Preschool:
tuition-based preschool for 4-5 yr. olds.
Children attend in the Special Education
classes as role models.
Refer to Gaelynn Mills (email or x4004)
Questions about * ECEAP (Early
Childhood Education and Assistance
Program) or *Head Start (free preK for
low income families)
Refer to *EOCF (Educational
Opportunities for Children and Families)
360.567.2720
Refer to *Child Care Aware:
1.800.446.1114
www.eocfwa.org
Direct all other questions, concerns or ideas regarding early learning or early childhood special education to ESD 112 at
360.952.3369. Or see the Early Learning Resource Guide on SELF’s website at www.selfwa.org
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*GLOSSARY
Child Care Aware ESD 112 service - offers information to parents on licensed child care providers in their community and tips on how to find high-quality child
care. ESD 112 provides training, scholarships, and other resources to licensed child care providers. *Formerly the Washington State Child
Care Resource & Referral Network. 1.800.446.1114
ECEAP “Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program” State-funded preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families (~110% of poverty or below),
including preschool, family support and parent involvement, and child health and nutrition services. EOCF has contract for most ECEAP
classes in Evergreen area. ESD 112 has a site on the Image campus. Current Evergreen ECEAP locations: Burton, Image, Ellsworth,
Riverview, Sifton, Sunset.
ESIT- “Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program” Special education services for birth-3 years: Located in the Department of Early Learning, ESIT provides early intervention services,
including family resources coordination, for eligible children from birth to age three and their families. ESD 112 is lead agency for Clark
county. To schedule a screening or referral, call 360.750.7507.
EOCF “Educational Opportunities for Children and Families” Social Service agency providing early childhood education services, including Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP classes. Current
Evergreen locations: Burton, Ellsworth, EHS, Image, Orchards, Riverview, Sifton, Silver Star, Sunset
Head Start Federally funded preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families (~130% of poverty or
below), including preschool, family support and parent involvement, and child health and nutrition services. EOCF is the governing agency.
Current Evergreen Head Start locations: Burton/ECC, Ellsworth, EHS, Orchards, Pioneer, Riverview, Sifton, Silver Star, Sunset. Also
locations at Prairie View Apts. (near Silver Star) and at Family Center (near Orchards).
IEP “Individualized Education Plan” –
A written document that guides the delivery of special education supports and services for a student with a disability.
IFSP “Individual Family Service Plan” –
An IEP --a written document that guides the delivery of special education supports and services for a preschool age student with a disability
(some states have IFSP through age 7).