About ECSE at Wilder
Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provide citywide intervention, screening, and early childhood special education services to families with children ages birth to kindergarten who are at risk of having a developmental delay or have been identified with a developmental delay or disability. Our services are based on your child's needs and are provided in a variety of environments.
Wilder
3320 Elliot Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-668-5100
Fax: 612-668-5110
ecse@mpls.k12.mn.us
Grades: Birth-Kindergarten
Director of Special Education: Dr. Carissa Tebben
Hours of Service: Birth-Age Three Services Available 7:00am-5:00pm / Ages Three-Five Services Available 7:00am-4:15pm
About our Programming
Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provides screening and intervention services to families with children ages birth to kindergarten who are at risk of having a developmental delay or have been identified with a developmental delay or disability. Our services are based on your child's needs and are provided in a variety of environments.
The Early Intervention program provides support and instruction for children with delays in their development or who have a disability.
Early Childhood Special Education supports families and their children with special needs through early intervention, highly-individualized instruction, and supports.
EI and ECSE services are provided throughout the city in a variety of settings. Our main office is located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood.
Learn more about Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) service eligibility and models under the academics pages within our school website.
Educational Equity Looks Like:
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Authentic relationships with and among students, staff and families
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Culturally responsive pedagogy
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High expectations for all students
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Representative enrollment in advanced courses
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Reflective and adaptive curriculum
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Welcoming and safe school environments
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All students meeting grade level and graduation expectations
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System-wide outcomes that contribute to a more just world.
Educational Equity Feels Like:
- I am valued for my strengths and contributions
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I am respected for who I am
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My voice is heard and appreciated
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I feel cared about and I care about others
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I see myself represented in curriculum
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I feel comfortable and welcomed at school
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I am academically confident and challenged
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I am empowered to achieve my goals, dreams and full potential
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I see my place and responsibility in creating a more just society
MPS & Wilder EI/ECSE Equity Position
Minneapolis Public Schools Equity Standpoint:
The MPS Equity Framework reinforces the mission of the Minneapolis Public Schools and aligns student success and educational equity as the cornerstones of our work. The framework embodies the District's philosophy on equity and outlines the District's beliefs, values, priorities, and practices. It guides our understanding of where we must continue to grow and where we must embrace change and provides opportunity for reflection and to practice collective accountability.