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Early Childhood Special Education: Children that may have development delays in one or many of the following area’s: Cognitive, Motor skills, Speech, Social skills, Language, and Behavior. These children also need to have a screening set up to determine eligibility. Contact the Special Services Early Childhood office at 913-592-7104.

Early intervention is critical for the success of young children with developmental delays. We promote a safe, nurturing, non restrictive educational environment while working collaboratively with staff, family and community. Our program is designed to provide a positive experience to all children and their families, where economic, cultural, and educational diversity is valued.

Additional services are offered to the family in the home and community. Peer models are included in this program, but openings are limited. Fees are based on the families’ ability to pay. Kansas Medicaid is accepted. Currently the program is located at Edgerton Elementary School. Eligibility is determined jointly by USD 231 and Johnson County Mental Health Center.

The Kansas Children’s Service League Healthy Families Program serves parents expecting or with babies, prenatal to 3 (4-5 case by case basis).  Healthy Families is a free program, promoting health and education.  We provide: weekly visits with a home visitor, referrals to community resources, help with setting and reaching goals for work and education, parenting and child development information.

Call our 24-hour Parent Helpline 1-800-CHILDREN.

Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education

Shawnee Mission early childhood special education staff deliver services for children 3-5 years of age in community settings within district boundaries and in early childhood special education classrooms located at the Shawnee Mission Instructional Support Center.

The mission of Growing Futures Early Education Center (formerly, Head Start of Shawnee Mission) is to nurture children and strengthen families to enrich the community. It provides Early Head Start and Head Start services for children birth to five years.

JCCC ESL provides educational and transitional services for immigrant/migrant families with a focus on English as a second language, parenting, nutrition, wellness, and health referrals. The agency provides services to residents of the Kansas City Metro area.

The agency supports all 28 Kansas Head Start programs through advocacy, education, and leadership in special projects benefiting young children and families. KHSA is helping to build school-ready children and self-sufficient families. Agency serves children state-wide.

From the beginning, the Blue Valley Parents as Teachers program helps parents. Being a parent is a hard job, a complicated job and sometimes a lonely job. And, it may be the most important job parents will ever have.

De Soto Parents As Teachers supports families prenatally until their child's 3rd birthday. We offer personal visits, weekly play groups, monthly group events, child screenings, and assist families in accessing community resources when family needs extend beyond the scope of PAT. The agency provides support for families living in the De Soto school district.Lexington Trails Middle School Room 220 8800 Penner Ave.

Gardner-Edgerton Parents As Teachers has provide services to children ages 0-3. We offer weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly home visits; weekly play groups, monthly group meetings, developmental screening, and assist families in accessing community resources when family needs extend beyond the scope of PAT. The agency provides support for families in the Gardner-Edgerton school district.

Olathe Parents As Teachers provides support to families with personal visits, group meetings/play groups, resource networking, as well as developmental, social/emotional, health, hearing, and vision screenings. The agency provides support to families in the Olathe school district.

Shawnee Mission Parents As Teachers provides support and information to parents with personal visits, group meetings/play groups. Developmental, social/emotional, health, hearing, and vision screenings are also provided. The agency provides support for families in the Shawnee Mission School district.

Spring Hill Parents As Teachers provides information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. The agency provides support for families in the Spring Hill school district.