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Early Childhood Eligibility Screener

Check to see if your family may qualify for these free or low-cost early childhood education programs.

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Support for Ages 3 to 5

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

ECSE is a program for young children with disabilities ages 3 to 5. Children who meet eligibility criteria may receive services in a variety of settings such as a prekindergarten classroom, in the home, or in community settings such as Head Start and pre-school.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Eligibility Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Eligibility

This guide provides an overview of Early Childhood Intervention (ages birth to 36 months) and ECSE (ages 3 to 5). See if your child has a need that qualifies him or her for services.

Children’s Autism Program Children’s Autism Program

The Health and Human Services Children's Autism Program provides focused applied behavioral analysis services for children through local community agencies and organizations.

Children’s Autism Program – Find a Provider

If you are looking for services for a child with autism, find a program provider in your area.

More Resources

A Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process (PDF) A Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process (PDF)
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Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA)
Health & Development’s Child Development
Legal Framework Legal Framework
Navigate Life Texas Navigate Life Texas
Partners Resource Network
Resources on Special Education in Texas
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SPEDTex Contact
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Do you have concerns about your child’s development?

More information can be found for children ages birth to 36 months or children ages 3 through 5.

More information can be found for children ages birth to 36 months or children ages 3 through 5.
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