Early Intervention/IEP info

Early intervention is key when helping our children become the best version of themselves and navigating this can at times seem very stressful. Listed below are the programs and contact information to begin early intervention and to also get your child's IEP started. The school districts along the Treasure Coast offer ESE Pre-K if your child qualifies for it. It is important to note that just because your child qualifies for an IEP or a 504 plan it does not mean your child has a medical diagnosis that must be done through a qualified physician. It is also important to note that just because your child has a medical diagnosis it does not mean your child will automatically receive an IEP or 504 plan; this is determined based upon the evaluation conducted at the school board in your district.

Easterseals Florida, Treasure Coast Early Steps (Ages 0-2)

(772) 380-9972

Click Here for the Referral form if needed

FDLRS Child Find (Ages 3+) (will set up evaluation appt. for IEP)

(800) 358-8525

ESE Pre-K in St. Lucie County

Full Day Programs

Westgate K-8

(772) 807-7600

Red Zone

Pre-K ESE Program (St. Lucie)

Jennifer White - Program Specialist Ann Marie Miserocchi - Autism Program Specialist

(772) 429-4344 (772) 429-4344

Email Jennifer White

Half Day Programs - 3 years olds only

ESE Pre-K in Martin County

Pre-K ESE (Martin)

Beth Merritt - Program Specialist Valerie Hall - Autism Program Specialist

(772) 219-1200 ext. 30424 (772) 219-1200 ext. 30191

Email Beth Merritt

Per the district, the schools change every year and only a few offer full day ESE Pre-K classes. I would suggest reaching out to Beth Merritt for more information on which elementary schools in your area offer ESE Pre-K.

ESE Pre-K in Indian River County

Pre-K ESE (Indian River)

Claudia Viladrosa - Secretary

(772) 564-4166

Randee Bok - Prevention Intervention Specialist Indian River Schools, Ages 3-5

(772) 219-1200 ext. 30191

Vero Beach Elementary

(772) 564-4550

ESE Pre-K in Okeechobee County

Kim Morrison Director of ESE

(863) 462-5000

Per the district, all elementary schools in the county offer ESE Pre-K. However, Seminole Elementary offers the ACE program.

IEP Advocates