Modoc County Office of Education
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
530-233-7101 (office)
530-233-5531 (fax)



Early Intervention

Why is Early Intervention Important?
 
"With active parent involvement, [it] can significantly reduce the potential impact of many disabling conditions, and positively influence later development when the child reaches school age" and shows gains in all areas of need. - California Special Education Programs: A Composite of Laws, 2000 (California Department of Education)
 
What can Early Childhood Special Education do for my child and family?
  • Provide assessments to determine eligibility for Special Education services
  • Provide instruction in the following areas of need:
    • Speech & Language
    • Developmental delay
    • Physical development
    • Social-emotional development
    • Other concerns
  • Link families to local and state resources that may help your child
  • Coordinate your child's specialized educational services.
If you are concerned about the development of a child you know - ages birth to 6 - or want more information about Special Education for young children, please contact our Early Intervention Program staff at (530) 233-7137, or call the SELPA Administrative Assistant at (530) 233-7110.
 
When will we teach our children
what they are?
 
One should be able to say to them:
Do you know what you are?
 
You are a marvel!
 
You are unique!
 
In all the world there is not another child exactly like you!
 
 Pablo Casals (1867-1973)
Spanish Cellist and Composer


Early Intervention Staff

Timmarie Blankenship
tblankenship@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
Phone: (530) 233-7137
Fax: (530) 233-7146

Rabecca Smith
rsmith@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
Phone: (530) 233-7137
Fax: (530) 233-7146