Early Start Program
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
VISION
Families who have young children with disabilities are valued, educated, and supported. Children received the services needed to reach their highest potential. They are connected to needed resources and feel welcome participating in their community.
We believe the primary responsibility for the development and well-being of children lies within the family; therefore, we invest in families by providing support and education, build on the strengths and capacities and foster the healthy development of children.
WHO WE SERVE
WHO WE SERVE
WHO WE SERVE
Butte County Office of Education’s Early Start Program provides a variety of services to eligible infants and toddlers aged birth to three and their families throughout Butte County. Eligible children include those who are experiencing developmental delays or who have a condition that is an established risk for developmental delays.
Children with “low incidence” disabilities are also eligible; such as children with hearing impairments, vision impairments and orthopedic impairments.
what we do
what we do
what we do
Staff provides special instruction that focuses on promoting caregiverchild interactions and supporting caregivers in learning new strategies that enhance the child’s development and participation in the activities and routines of everyday life.
- Conduct functional assessments across all domains (cognition, communication, social-emotional, adaptive and motor development) to determine eligibility, document strengths, and assist with instructional strategy development.
- Develop specialized instructional strategies that enhance development and learning.
- Support families with utilizing strategies and adapting daily activities and routines in a way that promotes learning for their child.
- Use effective teaming practices to collaborate with families and other professionals both within and across agencies.
- Provide supported opportunities in the community for the child and family to participate in developmental activities with typically developing peers.
STEPS FOR EARLY START REFERRAL
Make a Referral
Anyone can make a referral by calling 530.532.5740 and speaking with the secretary or an Early Start staff member.
