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In Vermont, children ages birth to five are offered screening to determine if they have any developmental delays.  If there are concerns and the family wishes, the child can also be evaluated.   If it is determined that the child has significant developmental or medical needs, the child can receive services free of charge, if the parent wishes.

For children ages birth up to age three in Vermont, the Family Infant and Toddler Program coordinates and provides services to children with health or developmental delays.   In Chittenden County you can contact your local school district or the Family Infant Toddler Program of Chittenden County at Parent to Parent (802-864-5294) or visit their website partoparvt.org . In Vermont, children ages birth to age three are eligible for early intervention services if they have an observable and measurable delay or a health condition. 

For children ages three to five in Vermont, Essential Early Education (EEE), a program   in the school districts provides services.  They offer screening, evaluation, service coordination and intervention services to families who want them and are eligible.   In Chittenden County you can contact your local school district or download the EEE list for the Essential Early Education contact person in your area.   This list is update each fall when the school year starts.  In Vermont, children ages three to five are eligible for intervention services if they have a 40% delay in their development or a health condition that impacts their learning.

To contact your public school’s special education director, who is responsible for all children with special needs in their community, download the list of special education directors.   This list is update annually in the fall, when the new school year starts.