USD 437 Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE), located at Farley Elementary is responsible for implementing and documenting child find activities for students age three through five years. It is a program provided by the district to screen, evaluate and provide services to preschool children who have developmental delays or special needs. The program is comprised of Early Childhood Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, a speech/language pathologist, an occupational and physical therapist, a school nurse, a school social worker, a school psychologist, and a Director of Special Services.

Click here for the Parental Rights Handbook (KSDE Website)
Click here for the Early Childhood Parent Handbook (PDF)
Click here for the Confidentiality Policy (PDF)
Click here for an Early Childhood Programs brochure (PDF)
Click here for the Early Childhood Transition Process (PDF)

Contact information for special service teachers/department heads

John Whithorn	Supervisor - Early Childhood	408-8378
Diana DePriest	Secretary of Student Services	339-4039
Dr. Ann Elliott	Director of Student Services	339-4039