Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Department
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Our Mission For Bellevue's Young Children
"To nurture and support each child’s unique development through meaningful partnerships which empower families and promote genuine, caring learning environments."
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Who Are We?
Meet our staff/Contact us
Early childhood education staff include the Early Childhood Coordinator, Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teachers, and Speech and Language Pathologists. All staff members are trained to provide special education services for young children with developmental delays. |
What Do We Do?
The Bellevue Schools early childhood staff provide a variety of services in the community. Free developmental screenings are offered to search for children who may have developmental delays. Indepth evaluation is provided for children with suspected delays in vision, hearing, cognitive (thinking), communication, daily living, social-emotional, or motor skills. An individualized education plan is designed for children who are eligible with identified developmental delays. The itinerant ECSE teacher and therapists work with the child, his/her parents, and teacher or care giver to help the child learn and develop. Evaluation and special education services are free for eligible children.
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Where Do We Go?
"Itinerant" refers to a person who travels from place to place. Itinerant ECSE staff travel around the Bellevue community to provide services for children in their natural daily settings. We provide specialized services for eligible children in their homes, kindergarten classrooms, and community day care and preschool programs, including First United Methodist Day Care, ICS Preschool, St. John's Christian Preschool, St. Paul's Christian Day Care, Bellevue City School District Preschool housed at Seybert United Methodist Church, and the WSOS Child Devleopment Center. |
Developmental Milestones for Children Ages 3-5
Developmental Milestone Chart
This chart lists milestones by age for children 3-5 years old. Sample items help you gauge your child's development. If you have concerns or questions about your child's development, please contact us at (419) 484-5068. |
Preschool Activity Web Sites
Click Here for Fun
Young children learn best through active play which relates to their interests and uses all of their senses. We have chosen a few web sites designed for preschool-age children. These sites offer games, music and coloring activities for you to enjoy with your child. Have fun learning together! |
Family Resources
Resource Links
Describes and links you to area agencies and programs which support the health and development of young children and their families. |
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Bellevue City Schools
