Washington State
Information I have a bunch of links, addresses, and info here.
Please check it out.
- Early Childhood Home Instruction Program for Hearing Impaired
Infants and their families (ECHI)
Serves Children Birth to Three. Works on language and
communication skills, and orientation to hearing aids. Will assist
with transitioning to schools. Eligibility is for children
with bilateral hearing loss. No cost for services.
4800 Sand Point Way N.E.
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105
(206)528-2712
- Lummi Birth to Three Program
(360)384-2255
- Whatcom Center for Early Learning
Developmental assessment, educational and therapy services for children
from birth to three years provided by motor and speech therapists and an
early childhood education specialist; a family resources service
coordinator is available for family education and support services.
Eligibility estabished through Division of Developmental Disabilities.
No cost to families.
2001 "H" Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)671-3660
- Head Start/Early Childhood Educational and Assistance Program
(ECEAP)
Provides comprehensive child development services to children from low
income families including those with special needs. Services
include classroom activities, home visits, nutrition. Parent
involvement is emphasized. No Cost.
- Early Childhood OpportunitiesNW
Bellingham/Whatcom Co. Head Start/ECEAP
1200 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
734-8396
384-1470, ext. 415
- Lummi Head Start
2616 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
384-2255
- Migrant Head Start
8686 Vinup Road
Lynden, WA 98264
354-5288
- Nooksack Indian Head Start/ECEAP
PO Box 157
Deming, WA 98244
595-5176
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- Parent Training Information Projects
Joanne Butts, Executive Director
Parents Are Vital in Education (PAVE)
6316 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(206)565-2266 (V/TTY)
800-572-7368 (In WA)
- Washington PAVE
6316 S. 12th
Tacoma, WA 98465
1-800-5-Parent Voice/TTY
- Parent to Parent Support Programs
10550 Lake City Way N.E., Suite A
Seattle WA 98125-7752
(206)364-38144
800-821-5927 (In WA, OR and ID)
- School District Programs
Each of the seven school districts in Whatcom County provides
evaluation and early intervention services for children beginning at age
three in accordance with state and federal laws. If a delay is
suspected in any of five areas (cognition, communication, fine motor,
gross motor, and /or social-emotional), the school will provide an
interdisciplinary evaluation by professionals including a teacher and a
specialist in each area of suspected delay. The evaluation is to
be done 90 days prior to the child's third birthday. If a child is
determined eligible for school services, a preschool program including
an IEP or Individualized Family Service Plan will be provided.
Cost: No cost. Contact special services program by school
district:
- Ferndale
384-9259
- Bellingham
676-6514
- Blaine
332-1300
- Lummi Tribal
384-2293
- Lynden
354-2893
- Meridian
398-9898
- Mt. Baker
592-3303
- Nooksack
988-4754
Early Intervention
Also check my Pages on Education,
ADA, IEP Information,
Special Education Laws for more information on education, IDEA, IEP's,
Laws, Policy letters, cases, advocacy, etc.
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