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Early Childhood Intervention (Ages 0-3)
1-800-422-2956

• Educational and therapeutic services for children with disabilities, atypical development/behavior, or delays, including children at risk for delayed development due to prematurity, maternal substance abuse, or other perinatal risk factors

• Birth - 3

• Services provided in every county

Pre-School Program for Children with Disabilities
(Ages 3-5)

• Educational and therapeutic services for children with delays in one or more areas of development

• Child must be 3 years of age to be eligible.

• Parents should contact the local school district’s Special Education Department regarding the screening and evaluation process three months prior to anticipated enrollment or make application at their child's home school. Referral needs to be in writing, signed and dated.

Region IV Education Service Center
7145 W. Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092-2096
713-462-7708
Fax: 713-744-0646

• Information and referrals for children with special needs

• Consultation and training services for school district

• Assistance technology is a specialty.

Special Education Services

• Available to any child, birth to 21 years of age, who meets TEA Guidelines

• Applies to children not enrolled in school or enrolled in a private school setting or even a residential setting

• Services include an evaluation to determine eligibility. A parent may request testing through their local home school or special education office. Once a request for testing is signed, dated and the parent has given signed consent (usually within 5 days of the request), the school district has 60 days to test and another 30 days to meet (ARD) and determine the child’s eligibility for service.