ECDC provides neutral information to families and professionals on resources and services for children with special needs, birth to age 5, in its nine county region. ECDC can act as a bridge between families and professionals in matching children to programs and services.
ECDC partners include:
ECDC works with these partners to promote community collaboration with local services agencies and organizations in order to enhance programs and services in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and includes relationships with community partners such as the newly founded Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center (SUPAC) and the regional Special Education Training and Resource Center (SETRC).
ECDC provides trainings to families and professionals on topics related to typical and non-typical young children. ECDC also seeks to provide information and training to the community in general, and to generic providers in particular, to increase their awareness of the programs and services available to children with special needs, birth to age 5.
ECDC provides technical assistance to improve outcomes for preschool children with disabilities. ECDC accomplishes this in part by providing resourcesand mentoring regarding the inclusion of young children with disabilities.
Please contact us with with any of your questions concerning development, behavior, Early Intervention, CPSE, and kindergarten. ECDC services are free and confidential.
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