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Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Department is based out of the Early Learning Resource Center at Token Springs Elementary and serves children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten. Based on a child's individual needs, we provide a range of services such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or specialized instruction by an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.

Our philosophy is rooted in inclusive early childhood services, which means students with disabilities learn right alongside their typically-developing peers to the greatest extent possible. Our partnerships in the community allow us to provide services in a variety of settings including daycares, preschools, and other community programs.

If you have concerns about your child, please contact us to discuss the referral and evaluation process.

Click here to see the continuum of placement options. 

Early Childhood Referrals:

  • Referrals are made by parents, physicians, Birth to Three, and preschool teachers or other professionals with permission from parents.
  • Areas of concern may include communication, pre-academic/cognitive, motor, self-care/adaptive, and/or social skills.
  • For any questions about the referral process, to sign up for a developmental screening, or to refer a child to be evaluated please contact the Early Childhood office at (608) 478-5187
 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Rebecca Penticoff
Early Childhood Program Manager
Email
608.478.5178

Colleen Deal
Early Childhood Developmental Specialist
Email
608.478.5187