Early Childhood Services

Tuscola Intermediate School District offers early childhood evaluations and programs for eligible families of children birth through age five.

Early On

Birth to 3 years

Build Up

3 through 5 years

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Early On is Michigan’s free and voluntary early intervention system.

Early On provides developmental evaluations and in-home services for children with developmental delays, disabilities, or certain health conditions.  If a child is found to be eligible, Early On can:

  • Assist in making an individual plan to support the child and family

  • Provide guidance and support to promote your child’s development in everyday activities

  • Connect families with community resources and collaborate with physicians

  • Listen, support, and encourage using a parent coaching approach

  • Help parents become their child’s best advocate

  • Assist parents and caregivers with transition planning

If you have concerns about how your infant or toddler is developing, or if you think that they may need extra help, complete a referral using a method below.  Once your referral is received, you will be contacted within ten days to discuss concerns and a possible evaluation.

If you know a pre-kindergarten-aged child in Tuscola County and suspect they may be struggling to learn, Build Up can help.  Build Up supports parents and their children, offering additional educational support to ensure they acquire essential skills needed for entering kindergarten. Our team provides evaluation services for all school districts in Tuscola County to assist in identifying early special education needs of children showing signs of developmental delay. Evaluations and services are free to eligible children. 

If you are concerned about your child, or a child you know, who may not be meeting important developmental milestones, complete the inquiry form below to initiate the evaluation process.

For additional questions, contact our office.  We’re here to assist your child’s educational journey!

Make a Referral

 On-line

MiEarlyChildhood.org

 Fax:

(989) 548-5920

 Early Childhood Hotline:

(989) 672-6930

Make a Referral

 Fillable Inquiry Form

(link to form-COMING SOON)

 FAX:

(989) 548-5920

Early Childhood Hotline:

(989) 672-6930

Michigan Alliance for Families

Great Start Tuscola County

Readiness Program

MiLEAP

CONTACTS:

Early Childhood Supervisor:

Holly Main

(989) 673-2144 X 30355

Early On Coordinator:

Lori Calery

(989) 673-2144 X 30445

Build Up Coordinator:

Laura Ligrow

(989) 673-2144 X 30307