18160 Gages Lake Road
Gages Lake, Illinois 60030

The Special Education District of Lake County’s Early Childhood Assessment Teams (ECAT) provide diagnostic services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from birth to six years of age. 

 Services for children under three can include screenings, as well as evaluations in the areas of vision and audiology.  Approximately 300 families with Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) annually are assisted in the transition process into an appropriate early childhood experience.

 Multi-disciplinary educational evaluations are available for children ages 2½ to 6 years old to determine eligibility for special education programs and/or services.  The parent is an active participant in the evaluation process and contributes to the development of appropriate goals in the provision of ongoing programming.  During a typical year, over 650 children participate in educational evaluations.

Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois (From the Illinois State Board of Education June 2009)

ECAT Books

• Betty No Nos - English / Spanish
• Brother Sister - English / Spanish
• Busy Barnyard
• Doctor Brian - English / Spanish
• Fall is Here - English / Spanish
• I can use my Senses - English / Spanish
• Let's Eat
• Little Fish - English / Spanish
• Lizzy Bakes
• Peanut Butter and Jelly - English / Spanish
• Pirates - English / Spanish
• The Butterfly - English / Spanish
• The Hat - English / Spanish
• The Playground - English / Spanish
• Round and Round