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The Colton School District provides special education and related services to all resident school-age students with disabilities. This includes children from age 5 to 21 enrolled in the district.
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Early Intervention (EI) is designed for children aged birth through 2 years old. Evaluation for EI is provided in all areas of development: Adaptive, Social/Behavior, Cognitive, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Receptive Communication and Expressive Communication.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is designed for children aged 3-5 years old, who are not yet able to enter Kindergarten.
If you suspect that your child has a disability, please contact the Clackamas ESD (503-675-4097).
ECSE to Kindergarten Transition:
As students receiving Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services prepare for Kindergarten, the district will coordinate with families, the ESD, and the school to plan for a successful transition.
This transition involves:
consultation between ECSE providers and primary school staff
an IEP meeting including the parent & child (whenever possible), and school staff (including a special education teacher and a kindergarten teacher)
a special education re-evaluation (when necessary)
other planning meetings as necessary
If you have questions about specific special education services in your child's school, please contact your child's classroom teacher, SPED case manager or principal.