EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 467 Results

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.

Help Me Grow Referral Form
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:

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Assistive Technology Support Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8562 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

School, District, and Educational Organization Directories Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://public.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8381 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/bvi/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Office of Indian Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8280 Emailmde.indian-education@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Information and Support - Students with Disabilities Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8616 Emailmde.special-ed@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Minnesota Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(507) 412-5214 Emailmary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Find a Public Library Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8200 Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Special Education Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8518 Emailmde.dispute-resolution@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/sped/conf/med/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)Link: view organization details

Online School Choice Information Address400 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(651) 582-8457 Emailmde.onlinelearning@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/oll/index.htm
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Job Training Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(888) 234-1330 Emaildeed.taa@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/education-and-training
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Address180 5th St E, Ste 1200, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 259-7500 EmailCareerForce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed
Area Served: Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN Address530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org
Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) Address530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org
Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services St. Cloud Office Address1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-4800 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp
Area Served: Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling St. Cloud Office Address1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-4800 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers
Area Served: Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp
Area Served: West central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers
Area Served: West central Minnesota

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Find a Genetic Counselor Address321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/find-a-counselor-clinic
Area Served: Statewide

Minnesota Genetic Counselors AssociationLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address321 Church St SE, 6-160 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455 Emailboard@themngca.org Website addresshttps://www.themngca.org/reasoningsforgeneticcounseling
Area Served: Statewide

Mid-Minnesota Legal AidLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - St. Cloud Office Address110 6th Ave S, Ste 200, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 253-0121 Emailinfo@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help
Area Served: Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties Also serves seniors age 60 and over in Cass, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Pine, Wadena counties For Social Security Disability help, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti and Yellow Medicine Counties
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