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Early Childhood CARES has many different educational options for young children. After it has been determined that a child is eligible for educational services and appropiate goals have been set, the educational team decides what kind of program would best meet the child's needs. It is the goal to provide the child's educational services in the "least restrictive" or most typical setting and as close to home as possible. Family needs and preferences are also considered.
Early Childhood CARES directly provides services through home visits, parent-toddler classes, community preschools, specialized preschoolclassrooms, and speech therapy in either group or community preschools. Early Childhood CARES also utilizes the expertise of the community and funds four community programs to provide educational services: The Early Education Program, Eugene Hearing and Speech Center, The Relief Nursery and Lane Regional Program for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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Parents receive regular home visits from an early intervention specialist. This program helps parents learn techniques and ideas to help their child learn new skills.
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This program offers weekly parent-child groups. Parents have an opportunity to learn skills and parenting information while children have the opportunity to learn in an enriched environment. In addition, home visits are provided to all children and their parents.
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Children with developmental delays receive education services in community preschools. Early childhood special educators assist preschool teachers to meet the child's unique learning needs. Parent consultation is also provided.
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This classroom is specifically designed for children with an educational eligibility of autism and who need a very structured educational program.
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This classroom is specifically designed for children who will benefit from a highly structured environment with many sensory experiences and support for motor needs.
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A speech group or individual speech therapy is provided to children with needs only in the areas of speech and/or language.
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These classrooms serve children in Junction City, Oakridge, Cottage Grove, Eugene and Springfield. |
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