Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) are special education services for any eligible child with an identified need who is between the ages of 3, 4, and 5. ECSE services can also be provided in a variety of settings such as a pre-kindergarten classroom, in the home, or in community settings such as Head Start and pre-school. The overall goal of ECSE is to foster developmental and academic readiness, support the child’s social-emotional growth and promote successful transition to kindergarten and beyond.
Ages 0-3
Early Intervention services are also available for children from birth to age 3, please call the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Ombudsman at 1-877-787-8999, select a language, and then select Option 3. The HHS Ombudsman staff will ask for your zip code, county or city and provide the name and number of the local ECI program. Callers with hearing impairment may use the relay option of their choice or dial 7-1-1 to connect with Relay Texas.
Early Childhood Intervention Agencies
- Texas Health and Human Services ECI
- Easterseals Community and Disability Services
- Any Baby Can Strengthens Families So Children Succeed
- Bluebonnet Trails | Serving the Counties of Central Texas (bbtrails.org)
Ages 3-5
Parents, guardians, and/or community agencies with suspicions that their early childhood student may have a disability as recognized by IDEA and may need specialized instruction and services should complete the following form link or call (512) 414-SPED and we will contact you regarding your child and your interest in special education services.