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
Jennifer White - Program Specialist Ann Marie Miserocchi - Autism Program Specialist
(772) 429-4344 (772) 429-4344
Half Day Programs - 3 years olds only
ESE Pre-K in Martin County
Beth Merritt - Program Specialist Valerie Hall - Autism Program Specialist
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30424 (772) 219-1200 ext. 30191
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
Claudia Viladrosa - Secretary
(772) 564-4166
Randee Bok - Prevention Intervention Specialist Indian River Schools, Ages 3-5
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30191
(772) 564-4550
(772) 564-6500
ESE Pre-K in Okeechobee County
(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
(407) 749-9333
(772) 262-6786
(772) 468-5050
(321) 758-8400
Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO)
(772) 878-1131
(772) 468-5740