Special Education is a program to meet the unique educational needs of individuals with disabilities from birth to 22 years of age who meet the eligibility criteria under the law. 

It is defined as specifically designed instruction to meet the needs of a child with a disability at no cost to the parents. 

Special Education services may be provided in a variety of education settings, but services are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to be delivered in the least restrictive environment.

The purpose of Child Find is to locate a child suspected of having a disability. 

If it is determined that the disability interferes with the child's learning, special education and/or related services may be recommended. 

Related services may include (but are not limited to) Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.

The Early Childhood Assessment Team (ECAT) exists to provide supplemental support and early intervention to preschool students between the ages of 3 to 5 years, who are experiencing social, emotional and academic difficulties.

ECAT is your first point of contact in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to help begin the process of assessing a preschool-aged child for special education services: 

sped-ecat@fcusd.org

(916) 294-9007, extension 102425

Early Childhood Assessment Team (ECAT)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

ECAT FAQs