EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

      Compass North Psychological Services IncLink: view organization details

      Counseling Services
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      1200 S Pokegama Ave, Ste 160, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
      Phone number(218) 999-0051 Emailadmin@compassnorthmn.com Website addresshttps://www.compassnorthmn.com/about-1
      Area Served: Itasca County

      Children's Mental Health ServicesLink: view organization details

      Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)
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      35382 US Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
      Phone number(218) 327-4848 Emailintake@cmhsreach.org Website addresshttp://www.cmhsreach.org/services-at-childrens-mental-health
      Area Served: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching and Northern St. Louis counties

      Children's Mental Health ServicesLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Mental Health Services
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      35382 US Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
      Phone number(218) 327-4886 Emailintake@cmhsreach.org Website addresshttp://www.cmhsreach.org/services-at-childrens-mental-health
      Area Served: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching and Northern St. Louis counties

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Screening District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 246-2420 x60223 Emailjstefan@isd317.org Website addresshttps://www.iasc.k12.mn.us/page/2658
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Kindergarten District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 245-1287 Emailinvestearly@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 245-1287 Emailinvestearly@isd6070.org Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      School-based Preschool: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.isd317.org
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 327-5850 Emailktillman@isd317.org Website addresshttps://www.iasc.k12.mn.us/page/2649
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District

      Deer River Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

      Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office
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      101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN, 56636
      Phone number(218) 246-2420 Website addresshttps://www.getlearning.org/early-childhood
      Area Served: Deer River Public School District