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EARLY INTERVENTION / EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Early Intervention / Early Childhood Programs

Evaluations

Saline Area Schools provides speech, occupational and physical therapy evaluations and services for preschool-age children who live in the school district. Some children who do not qualify for the ECSE program described below may still qualify for therapy services provided by the school district. Therapy services are by appointment. Programs are located at Liberty School-7265 N. Ann Arbor Road, Saline Michigan 48176

For information on early childhood programs and evaluations please contact:

Lisa Melvin
Special Education Office Assistant


Preschool Special Education

ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) services can be delivered in community-based preschools or in a classroom with specialized instruction. Both settings are designed to meet the unique strengths and needs of children ages 2 years, 6 months to 5 years old. Students must meet the eligibility requirements established by the State of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Programs and services are determined by the evaluation team. The evaluation team can include a general education preschool teacher, a certified special education teacher, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, teacher consultants, social workers, and a school psychologist. We strive to provide an inclusive approach to teaching by teaming with the Community Education Preschool classes at Liberty School.  Programs are located at Liberty School-7265 N. Ann Arbor Road, Saline Michigan 48176

For information on early childhood programs and evaluations please contact:

Lisa Melvin
Special Education Office Assistant

Teaching and Support Staff

Name
Position
Phone
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Name
Position
Phone
Speech and Language Pathologist
Nurse - Contracted

Birth to Three

Saline Area Schools utilizes the Early On Program provided by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD).Please click on this link for Early On Referrals.

*Please note students may be transitioned to Preschool Special Education services provided by Saline Area Schools at age 2 years, 6 months.

For more information please contact:

Lisa Melvin
Special Education Office Assistant