Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is an Edina Public Schools program that provides intervention to young children, from birth to kindergarten, who show developmental delay in the general areas of speech and language, large and fine motor skills, social and emotional behavior, cognitive and/or adaptive skills, or have vision or hearing losses.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 952-848-4236 Fax: 952-848-4239

Absences

To report an absence, call 952-848-4236.
To cancel busing for an absence, call Transportation Services at 952-848-4979.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have concerns about my child’s development. Where can I turn?

What if my child qualifies for special services?

After a child receives a formal evaluation to identify specific needs, trained ESCE teachers and specialists will work with parents and child. From birth to age three, these Special Education services are delivered to the child primarily in his/her home or child care center. From age three to kindergarten, children receive these services at the Edina Early Learning Center or possibly a community preschool or daycare.

What is parent involvement for ECSE?

How does ESCE staff support children and families?

The ESCE staff help children do the best they can through their individualized program plans (IFSP and IEP) geared to promote development, based on each child’s assessed level of function and need. They also support and educate families to help promote the abilities and work with the challenges of children who have special needs. Additionally, they provide parents with important information about community-based experiences for their children.

Contact Us

Lisa Hawthorne
ECSE Coordinator
952-848-4223

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