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- The local ECSE program is responsible for locating, evaluating, and, if the child qualifies, providing special education and related services for children ages 3-5 in the state of Missouri. Services for eligible children are provided through the local school district or area educational cooperative.
dese.mo.gov/childhood/quality-programs/preschool-programs/early-childhood-special-education/referral-evaluation-eligibility-services-placement
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children and youth must be between the ages of 3–21; must have a disability, as defined by IDEA; and. the disability must adversely impact the child’s educational performance. To find out if a child is eligible for services, he or she must first receive a full and individual initial evaluation.
The Individualized Education Program (IEP): If your child is eligible for special education under one of the categories as defined by IDEA and the Missouri State Plan, the IEP team must meet within 30 calendar days to develop an IEP. The IEP will be based on your child’s unique needs. If your child
If so, the child may be eligible for special education and related services that can help. Prior to referring a child for special education services, a teacher may first try a variety of classroom interventions or accommodations.
decide the child’s eligibility for special education and related services as well as to make decisions about an appropriate educational program for the child. If the parents disagree with the results
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The results of the evaluation determine your child's eligibility to receive a range of services under the applicable law. If qualifying disabilities or differences are found, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a Section 504 plan (often less strict in its definitions) would be developed.
The Missouri state plan for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (State Plan) contains the administrative provision for Missouri’s delivery of special education and related services to eligible children and youth.