Windham Southeast Supervisory Union has been providing early education and early childhood special education services to young children and their families for over thirty years. Starting in 1987 with a small grant from the former Brattleboro Town School District to provide home visiting to parents of children birth to age three, we have grown to encompass
We believe that each and every young child has the potential to thrive at home, in school, and in community life. We know that all young children need nurturing relationships with adults and supportive environments at home and in early education settings to be successful learners and to sustain positive interactions with peers and adults. Some children will need more targeted learning opportunities or services to help them reach their full potential, and through specialized services, family engagement, and collaboration with community partners, WSESU is committed to providing early education and support so that all children have the best start possible in school and in life
- Early Childhood Special Education serving children with delays and disabilities ages 3 up until kindergarten
- Head Start, Early Head Start, and Parent-Child Center through Early Education Services,
- Preschool classrooms at Guilford Central School, Oak Grove School, and Putney Central School, and
- Pre-k partnerships with 18 qualified preschools throughout WSESU
We believe that each and every young child has the potential to thrive at home, in school, and in community life. We know that all young children need nurturing relationships with adults and supportive environments at home and in early education settings to be successful learners and to sustain positive interactions with peers and adults. Some children will need more targeted learning opportunities or services to help them reach their full potential, and through specialized services, family engagement, and collaboration with community partners, WSESU is committed to providing early education and support so that all children have the best start possible in school and in life
Early Education Services (EES) is our region’s Head Start, Early Head Start and Parent Child Center (PCC). Our services include: Head Start & Early Head Start classrooms, Early Head Start Home Visiting, the Welcome Baby Program, playgroups, the Dedicated Dads program, a monthly dental clinic for children 0–3, information and referral services to connect families with area resources, support groups, and parent education classes. We also partner with Vermont’s Economic Services to provide Reach-Up case management to young families.
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Early Childhood Special Education
WSESU provides early childhood special education to children between the ages of three and five up until kindergarten who have developmental delays and disabilities and who qualify for an Individual Education Program, or IEP. We provide early childhood special education within school- or community-based early childhood programs to ensure inclusive preschool education. We are covered under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004. For more info - Early Childhood Special Education Page
WSESU provides early childhood special education to children between the ages of three and five up until kindergarten who have developmental delays and disabilities and who qualify for an Individual Education Program, or IEP. We provide early childhood special education within school- or community-based early childhood programs to ensure inclusive preschool education. We are covered under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004. For more info - Early Childhood Special Education Page