SWWC's ECSE Team
 
 Hollie Pater
  ECSE Supervisor
  Phone 507-476-2284  
  
  
 
 Julie Schroeder
  ECSE Coordinator
  Phone: 320-231-5184  
  
  
 
 Ryann Beukema
  ECSE Teacher
   
  
  
 
 Ingrid Mello
  ECSE Teacher
   
  
  
 
 Michelle Niehus
  ECSE Teacher
  Phone: 507-820-2171  
  
  
 
 Anne Shelton
  ECSE Teacher
   
  
  
 
 Channing Van Overbeke
  ECSE Teacher
  Phone: 507-368-4235  
  
  
 
 Laura Wurster
  ECSE Teacher
   
  
  
 
 Jennifer Zollner
  ECSE Teacher
  Phone: 507-829-5708  
  
  



Infant/Toddler Early Intervention

  • Services available at no cost to children and families: 
    • Information and referral
    • Screening
    • Special education and related services under FAPE (Free and Appropriate Education)
    • Service coordination
    • Evaluation
    • Procedural safeguards
     
    Services available through the Individual Family Services Plan to meet the child's developmental needs or family's needs related to supporting the child's growth:
    • Assistive Technology
    • Home visits
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Social Work
    • Special Instruction
    • Respite care services
    • Family education and counseling
    • Health services (during El service delivery)
    • Medical services (diagnosis and evaluation)
    • Psychological services
    • Transportation and related costs
    • Audiology
    • Nursing
    • Nutrition
    • Vision services
    • Physical therapy
    • Speech pathology

    These may be available at no cost, sliding fee, through insurance, or from other funds.

Is Your Child On Track?

  • Some infants may have trouble lifting up their heads, rolling over, or crawling. Some toddlers may walk differently or not as soon as expected. Parents may worry that an infant or toddler is too busy or not busy enough. Sometimes, babies may not babble, use sounds, say simple words when expected, or say enough words. Other times, toddlers may not seem to understand simple directions. A preschooler may not be talking in sentences or may have a hard time explaining himself. There may be concerns about how a toddler acts or if they are playing like other children the same age. Is Your Child On Track?  Visit Help Me Grow to learn more!

Early Childhood Special Education

  • Infants and toddlers are very special people. They are growing faster than at any other time in their lives. Each child grows and learns in his or her own way. However, sometimes a child may not play, talk, grow, move, or act in ways like most other children of the same age. This child may need extra help. Early help can help a child grow and learn more successfully now and in the future. Some need just a little extra help ... and others need more.
     
    Anyone can call the local school or Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC) with questions or concerns about an infant, toddler, or preschoolers. Parents may call with questions ... or may have their doctors, child care providers, public health nurses, or others call for them about their child. 
    Asking questions about your child will help you decide if your child might need special help. Waiting to ask questions might seem easier, but not knowing answers may cause parents to worry more. If a child needs help, asking questions is the way to get started. Early help can make a difference!