The South Sioux City Community Schools Early Childhood Special Education Program serves eligible children who reside in the district, ages birth to five years of age. Service delivery models incorporate:

• coaching and evidence-based researched models in the home-based program (ages birth to five years)

• community based centers within district boundaries

• school based Early Childhood services based at EN Swett Elementary / Cardinal Preschool

Related services available to students who may be eligible include:

• speech-language

• physical therapy

• occupational therapy

• vision/mobility services

• deaf and hard of hearing services 

Click here for a Brochure with Early Childhood Information

For additional information or to make a referral, please contact:

Bertha L. Tostado
Early Childhood Special Education Secretary
Phone:  (402) 412-2884 Email Bertha L. Tostado

Early Childhood Team Members:

Kristine Kleve
Physical Therapist
Phone:  (402) 412-2884 Email Kristine Kleve

Sally Vickery
Physical Therapist Assistant
Phone:  (402) 412-2884 Email Sally Vickery

Justine Scott
Occupational Therapist
Phone:  (402) 412-2884 Email Justine Scott

Beverlin Sahagun
Birth to Age Three Service Coordinator
Phone:  (402) 412-2884 Email Beverlin Sahagun 

Jen Bensen
Early Childhood Special Educator
Phone: (402) 412-2884 Email Jen Bensen

Emily Fletcher
Early Childhood Special Educator
Phone: (402) 412-2884 Email Emily Fletcher

Megan Pratt
Early Childhood Special Educator
Phone: (402) 412-2884 Email Megan Pratt

Ashley Tapper
Speech Language Pathologist
Email Ashley Tapper