Early Childhood Special Education

Summer 2023

The mission of the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Department is to build independence in all preschool students to enable them to reach their full potential in preparation for kindergarten.

Please see the opportunity provided by staff at Washington University. Please note: this is not conducted by SSD.

Learn more about SEF’s Kid-to-Camp program and camp options for students with disabilities.

Special Education Foundation Kid-to-Camp:

Camp experience brings life-changing benefits to a student with a disability. Outcomes from attending camp include easier adjustment to new environments, a greater sense of personal satisfaction, and personal habits that lead to a healthy lifestyle.

The Special Education Foundation’s (SEF) Kid-to-Camp program helps provide funding for students served by the Special School District (SSD), those who may be impacted financially, preventing them from being able to attend camp. Camperships are awarded based on financial needs and child benefits. Applications are accepted year-round including summer, winter, and spring breaks. SEF is here to help eliminate that financial burden where possible.

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Adaptive & Assistive Equipment:

The Special Education Foundation (SEF) is able to provide specialized equipment to students with disabilities up to age 21. The aim of the SEF is to enhance the education or the independence of students or to improve their quality of life. Through grants, the Foundation is able to help provide requests for specialized equipment, based on financial need, which includes:

● augmentative communication devices

● adaptive equipment

● hearing aids

● eyeglasses

Applications are accepted year-round and are initiated by the student’s teacher. Learn more about SEF’s Adaptive and Assistive Equipment program and how to apply.

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CONTACT US:

face@ssdmo.org

314-989-8460

ONLINE:

www.ssdmo.org/face

CLICK HERE to read the FACE Newsletter

ECSE Family Channel

Click here to see useful evidence based strategies on a variety of parenting topics for use in your home: Rules * Toilet Training * Schedules * Avoid Power Struggles & MORE. Compiled by the ECSE Student Support Facilitators.

Resources:

Special School District Website; Here is the Special School District Website. Please explore to learn further.
Superintendent Insider; A Few words from Dr. Keenan.
Family and Community Engagement: The mission of the FACE department is to partner with students, families, and staff to support students' specialized academic, social, and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities, and authentic inclusion.
Parent Advisory Council of Special School District ; Please visit this site to learn details about the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)