Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Children who attend Early Childhood Special Education have a documented delay in one or more of the following areas: cognition, motor, speech/language, social/emotional skills, or adaptive behavior. The referral process for possible placement in ECSE includes an initial screening or previous services via the Missouri First Steps Program. Based on the outcome of the screening process, students may be referred for a formal special education evaluation. The special education evaluation determines deficit areas and students must meet eligibility criteria set up by the state of Missouri.