April Hot Topics focuses on early childhood special education
The Early Development Network of Educational Services Unit 4 in Auburn helps improve educational outcomes for children before they even start school.Jason Hippen, director of student services for Nebraska City Public Schools, and his early intervention team of physical therapy Jenna Henrichs, occupational therapist Abby Lollmann, and speech language pathologist Sarah Roberts spoke at the April 10 Hot Topics about early childhood special education and free resources parents can take advantage of through the NCPS school district.Referrals to the early intervention team come from ESU 4, said Hippen, and they can be made by a parent or another member of the community if the child is younger than age 3.
