Willamette ESD Special Programs

To qualify for services, a child must have a developmental delay or sensory impairment that meets the state eligibility guidelines related to speech and language, motor, socialization, behavior, learning, vision and/or hearing and reside in Marion, Polk, or Yamhill Counties.

How are Children Served?

The Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs provide family-focused, home-based, or toddler group services for children who are birth to three years of age, and individual, small group, or preschool based services for children who are three to five years of age.

Parents are considered valuable members of the team process, and active participation and communication with parents is encouraged.

If a child is determined eligible to receive services, an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed by the family and the education team. This plan is based on the child's individual strengths, needs, and goals. Services are designed to support learning and development, and include the parents as important partners in the education process.

Staff Qualifications

Licensed Teachers and Specialists in the EI/ECSE program have training in

Developmentally appropriate practices
Early childhood education
Services and education of children with special needs
Speech and language development

What Services are Provided to Districts, Agencies, Children/Students and their Families?

Assistive communication devices and equipment loan
Audiological evaluation and services
Autism services
Behavior services
Deaf and hard of hearing services
Developmental consultation/education
Developmentally appropriate preschool (ages 3-5) emphasizing speech, language, cognitive, motor, and social/emotional development
Interpreter and translation services
Nursing services
Parent/family education
Parent support groups
Physical and Occupational therapy
Speech/language therapy
Toddler groups
Vision services

Resources

Language Development

Special Projects and Partnerships

Healthy Start
Regional Autism Model Training Sites
State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)

Contact Information

1-800-995-6373 (Voice/TTY) 1-503-606-9901 (Polk Co.)

For further information on EI/ECSE Services in Marion County, contact Devora Gramson, Coordinator, at 503.588.5330. For further information on EI/ECSE Services in Polk or Yamhill County, contact Kristina Sheppard, Coordinator, at 503.435.5900.