Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
Diagnostic Center
Westwood Building
3939 Wrenwood
Toledo, Ohio 43623
419.473.2237

Your child's assessment will be at the:
p Westwood Building

p  Union Elementary Building

Date    	 Time

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
Diagnostic Center
Union Elementary School
102 E. Broadway
Maumee, Ohio 43537

419.893.2221

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

Sandra C. Frisch, Superintendent
Paige Paneff, Early Childhood Supervisor
419.246.3131 ppaneff@esclakeeriewest.org
http://www.esclakeeriewest.org

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

Parent's Guide Preschool Diagnostic Process

Early Childhood Program

Serving the following
school districts:

Anthony Wayne Local Maumee City Ottawa Hills Local Springfield Local Washington Local

Preschool Diagnostic Process

Welcome to the Educational Service Center Preschool Diagnostic Center. This brochure serves as a guide to describe the diagnostic process for you and your child. Please feel free to contact us regarding any further inquiry or questions.

Who will provide services for my child?

The ESC of Lake Erie West provides the evaluation and educational services for preschool children with individualized special needs in collaboration with the Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Springfield, and Washington Local school districts. This consortium provides and ensures that your preschool chld is supported by
a panel of professionals with expertise working with young children with special needs within their community and home district.

Who is included in the preschool diagnostic team?

• Parent
• Parent Mentor
• School psychologist
• Speech therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Parent educator
• Special education preschool teacher

Other specialists who may be involved:

• Physical therapist
• Vision specialist
• Audiologist

How will my young child be assessed?

It is developmentally appropriate to assess young children in a natural play environment. All members of the diagnostic team will have an opportunity to observe, interact with, and play with your child as he/she explores and plays in the diagnostic play center area.

In what areas are young children evaluated?

A preschool team member will initially observe and screen the child in the following areas:

•	Language and oral communication—ability to understand language and express self to others

•	Motor functioning—physical development, large, small, and fine motor muscle development

•	Cognitive development—thinking process, problem-solving, and planning skills

•	Adaptive functioning—ability to be independent in daily living skills

•	Social/emotional development—age appropriate development of self regulation, self monitoring, self control, and relations
with peers and adults.

How is eligibility for preschool services determined?

Documentation is gathered through observation, criterion-referenced, norm-referenced, and play- based assessment, as well as a parent interview. Follow-up meetings are then held with district representatives to identify possible delay or disability.

What is the parent’s role in the assessment process?

Parents are important members of the diagnostic team, and they provide vital information on
their child's development. Parent involvement is important for your child's educational success. The diagnostic team is available to answer any questions.

The results of the assessment will be shared with the family after all observations, assessments, and background information have been completed. If your child is eligible, the team collaborates with families to develop an educational plan that meets the needs of your child.

What are my options for preschool services?

The ESC of Lake Erie West offers the following:

•	Public preschool (serving children ages 3-5)
•	Itinerant services

•	Related services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or speech- language services are provided in the educational setting.