Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Public Schools has a comprehensive program of Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services for children from birth through kindergarten entrance.

Our ECSE programs are housed throughout the district with our main office at the Dakota Valley Learning Center 4679 144th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124.

For more information, contact Early Childhood Special Education at 952-388-1900 or email the ECSE Coordinator, Debbie Kelly.

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Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening | Registering for Kindergarten
Preschool Development | State Requirements for Screening

All About Early Childhood Screening

Who needs to be screened?
Preschoolers between the ages of 3 1/2 and 4 years old who live in Independent School District 196 need to participate in a screening before entering kindergarten. Appointments are automatically scheduled using the district’s mailing list, or you may call and schedule your own appointment at 651.423.7899. ISD 196 screening is offered free to district residents.