Early Childhood/PACE

The PACE Preschool Social Worker will meet with you to explain the process, sign appropriate paperwork and collect background information.   

Within ten school days of the intake meeting a consent form to complete the evaluation will be mailed to your home for your signature. Please sign and return this form in the envelope provided.  Once we receive the signed form we have 50 school days to complete the evaluation and case conference.  *For First Steps referrals the evaluation and case conference will be completed by the child’s third birthday. 

For a Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation. A team of professionals that may include social worker, early childhood special education teacher, psychologist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and other specialists as needed, will assess your child.  Plan approximately 1 to 1½ hours possibly two mornings for a full evaluation. 
For a Speech/Language Evaluation. A Speech Language Pathologist will meet with you and your child. Plan approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Following your child’s evaluation (within 2-3 weeks) you will meet with the team for a Case Conference to discuss results and recommendations. If your child is eligible for services, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is written. The IEP outlines your child’s strengths, challenges, goals, and what services are needed to help your child develop.