• Welcome to Early Childhood Special Education 

    Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) serves the needs of young children, ages birth to 5 years old who meet one or more criteria established by the Minnesota Department of Education. Children develop very rapidly during their early years and District 622 wants to ensure success by supporting learning and development through a variety of programs and services.

    What kind of services are available? 
    ECSE services are provided at no charge to families. The nature and frequency of services vary based on the individual educational needs of each child and his/her family. ECSE services may include:
    • Assessment 
    • Individual and small group instruction in an ECSE classroom, preschool or daycare setting
    • Home-based services
    • Consultation with parents, preschool teachers, and/or childcare providers
    • Collaboration with physicians and other community agencies
    • Birth to 3 Early Intervention Services
    • Preschool Special Education 
    • Help Me Grow
    Some babies and young children need extra help to learn and grow. If you have concerns about your child’s vision, hearing, moving, talking, play, learning, behaving, or your child has a medical diagnosis that affects development contact Help Me Grow.

  • Contact Us

    Early Childhood Special Education

    Beaver Lake Education Center
    1060 Sterling Street North
    Maplewood, MN 55119
    651-702-8450

    If you have concerns about your child's development (ages birth to kindergarten entrance), call or click below for more information.
    651-702-8480
    www.isd622.org/helpmegrow622

    Early Childhood and Family Education

    Gladstone Center
    1945 Manton Street
    Maplewood, MN 55109
    651-702-8411