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我们是谁
在早期 uedbet官网ISD is a team of 80+ early interventionists, including speech-语言 pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, early childhood special education teachers, and school social workers. 在早期 services are based on a partnership between families and service providers, with the goal of empowering parents and caregivers to support their infant or toddler with a delay or disability in early learning and development.
In addition, we are supported by referral & intake specialists, support staff, Spanish-speaking interpreters and an administrative team.
在早期 uedbet官网ISD works collaboratively with the 20 uedbet官网ISD local school districts and provides services to families living within these district boundaries. 在早期 uedbet官网ISD provides services on a year-round calendar.
我们做什么
的 在早期 program is designed to help families find the social, 健康, and educational services that will promote the development of their infant or toddler (birth to 36 months) with a developmental delay, disability, or established medical condition. Our collaborative approach partners parents and caregivers with trained early interventionists who may provide the following services:
- Centralized Referral & 摄入 Support
- Developmental Evaluations
- 首页 visiting using a parent coaching approach
- Supported Playgroups
- Service Coordination
- 过渡 Planning
How We Can Help
We provide early intervention services to nearly 1,550 eligible children throughout Kent ISD每年. If a child is found to be eligible for 在早期,我们可以:
- Assist in making an individual plan to support the child and family
- Provide ideas to support development in everyday activities
- Connect families with community resources and collaborate with physicians
- 听, support, and encour年龄 families and caregivers
- Help parents become their child’s best advocate
- Connect families and caregivers with their local school district to ensure a continuum of support
How to Make a Referral
Are you concerned about your child's development?
的 first few years of your child's life are very important, and all children learn and grow at different rates. If you have any questions about how your infant or toddler is developing, or if you think that they may need extra help,
别担心. But don't wait.
You can refer your child for an evaluation by completing an 在线表单 or by calling 800-327-5966. Once your referral is received, you will be contacted within ten days to discuss concerns and a possible evaluation.
Mission + Vision Statements
使命: 在早期 uedbet官网ISD provides services to caregivers and families of children birth up to 年龄 3 by promoting individualized, 高质量的, and equitable early intervention supports within everyday experiences and interactions. 的 early intervention process reflects the family’s priorities, learning styles and diversity of beliefs and characteristics.
在早期 uedbet官网ISD, in alignment with the Council for Exceptional Children, views diversity to include race, 种族, 文化, 语言, 年龄, (dis)的能力, family status/composition, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious and spiritual values, geographic location, and country of origin.
愿景: All caregivers and families, with individualized resources and support, can feel confident in enhancing their children’s learning and development.
资源 for Families
在早期 Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards
uedbet官网ISD Early Childhood Playgroups
Parent 引领ership
在早期 uedbet官网ISD collaborates with Bright Beginnings for our uedbet官网ISD 首页 Visiting Advisory Team (在早期 Michigan LICC Handbook) which meets four times per year. If you have any questions about parent leadership at 在早期 uedbet官网ISD, email earlyon@ycdwkj666.com.
Cancellation Policy
If you're unable to keep your scheduled home visit, please contact your provider as soon as possible. A pattern of missed appointments may result in your child being dismissed from the program.
If you or your child, or others in the home are sick, please contact your service provider to cancel your appointment.