- Byron Public Schools
- Early Childhood Special Education
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Early Childhood Special Education
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About the Program
All children develop differently, but some children need assistance in becoming the best they can be. Children, birth through six years, who have developmental delays or medical needs may qualify for services. Evaluations may be conducted in the following areas: Thinking, Communication, Self-help, Physical, Vision, Hearing, and Social/Behavioral. There are a variety of supports and services available to assist parents in meeting their child's special needs. All parents want the best for their children. Early intervention might make all the difference in your child's future.
- Byron's Birth to age 3 early intervention program is provided by the Zumbro Education District (ZED).
- As a child turns 3, an evaluation is completed by ZED to determine continuing need.
- Byron students age 3 - pre-Kindergarten, Early Childhood Special Education, program is provided within the school district.
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Help Me Grow!
An early intervention for children from birth to kindergarten entrance is Help Me Grow. Follow the QR code or the link below to refer a child.
Contact Information
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If you have questions or concerns in regards to your child's development, please call:
Birth to age 3:
- Zumbro Education District - 507.634.2037
Age 3 and Older:
- Marie Foster, Special Education Director - 507.624.0355
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Byron Early Chlldhood Program
Program details:
Byron's Early Childhood program is a co-taught program with typically developing children and children with identified needs brought together in a common space to learn from each other. Learning is developmentally appropriate and engages play and activities to stimulate and support all children.
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Checklist for Growing Children
Checklist for Growing Children
At 3 months, does your child:- Smile and coo
- Grasp rattle or hair
- Lift head and chest while on stomach
- Follow moving object with eyes
At 6 months, does your child:- Babble
- Turn toward sounds
- Reach for objects and pick them up
- Roll from stomach to back
- Transfer objects from one hand to other
At 12 months, does your child:
- Sit without support
- Pull to a standing position
- Wave bye-bye
- Stack 2 blocks
- Have a 5-6 word vocabulary
- Crawl on hands and knees
At 18 months, does your child:- Walk without help
- Understandable use of 8-10 words
- Follow simple directions
- Pull off shoes, socks and mittens
At 2 years, does your child:- Use 2-3 word sentences
- Recognize familiar pictures
- Carry an object while walking
- Point to hair, eyes, ears, nose
- Build tower of 4 blocks
At 3 years, does your child:- Walk up stairs alternating feet
- Turn one page at a time
- Play with other children
- Uses 3-5 word sentences
- Uses toilet
At 4 years, does your child:- Balance on one foot
- Give first and last names
- Dress and undress with little help
- Ask questions beginning with "what, where, and who?"
- Answers "what, where and why?" questions
- Play simple group games
At 5 years, does your child:
- Skip
- Copy familiar shapes(circle, square)
- Count five to ten objects
- Draw a body with at least 5 parts
- Speak clearly
