Early Childhood Assessment
Barbara Walti
Barbara Walti
ECAT Coordinator
18160 Gages Lake Rd
Gages Lake, IL 60030
bwalti@sedol.us
847-986-2341
Secretary: Marcia Smart, msmart@sedol.us, 847-986-2415
Alicia Ocampo, aocampo@sedol.us, 847-986-2359
The Special Education District of Lake County’s Early Childhood Assessment Teams (ECAT) are committed to providing quality assessments to preschool aged children while working collaboratively with parents and school districts. Services for children under three can include developmental screenings, as well as vision screenings and audiological evaluations. Additionally, each year approximately 300 families with Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) are assisted in the transition process, through a transition meeting, from Early Intervention to possible services through the public school district. Educational evaluations are available for children 2-1/2 to 6 years of age. Through play and structured activities, these evaluations provide a free comprehensive assessment of a child’s strengths and challenges in the following areas: gross and fine motor, hearing and vision, play, preacademic skills, problem solving skills, sensory motor skills, social emotional skills, and speech and language skills. Bilingual evaluations are conducted when appropriate.
Scheduling & Referrals
To inquire about new referrals or to schedule an appointment for a child, aged 3 and above, contact Alicia Ocampo at 847-986-2359. For children under the age of 3, contact Marcia Smart at 847-986-2415.
Parent Resources
Directions to SEDOL Administrative Office
18160 W. Gages Lake Road Gages Lake, IL 60030 847-548-8470
The closest main intersection to the SEDOL Campus is Route 45 and Gages Lake Road. The campus is located one-half mile east of this intersection on the north side of Gages Lake Road. After entering the SEDOL Campus, take first left for the administrative office building and make a sharp left into front parking lot.
Virtual Tour of an ECAT evaluation (English) Virtual Tour of an ECAT evaluation (Spanish) Early Childhood Books –can be copied Scheduling a Developmental Screening- ages 4months-36 months Brochure ECAT Staff Armgardt, Colleen Audiologist 847-986-2419