The Burlington Academy of Learning works with the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) to provide screening, support, and recommendations for parents and teachers regarding children's social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Families have greatly benefited from the feedback, education, support, and guidance offered through ECCP at no cost. Services may assist children with exceptional abilities, speech needs, occupational or physical therapy needs, social-emotional concerns, and other developmental challenges.

ECCP is a mental health consultation program designed to support the social and emotional well-being of children from birth to age five. The program provides support, education, and consultation to the families, teachers, and caregivers who help children grow and thrive.

Mission

ECCP works to:

• Provide mental health prevention and early intervention services
• Build the capacity of parents, teachers, and caregivers
• Support and enhance relationship building
• Promote positive and lasting mental health outcomes for young children and their families

Services

Services may include:

• Child screenings and assessments
• Classroom and home observations
• Consultation and support for families and teachers
• Action planning involving parents, teachers, directors, and service providers
• Referrals and recommendations for additional resources
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Coordination with community-based educational, social, and mental health services

Program Goals

ECCP aims to:

1. Reduce risk factors associated with early childhood suspension and expulsion.
2. Help families and early childhood educators better understand and support healthy social-emotional development.
3. Build strong community partnerships that support young children's social and emotional well-being.

Positive Outcomes

ECCP has supported thousands of children, families, and educators throughout Connecticut. Program outcomes have shown improvements in classroom behavior, classroom quality, and social-emotional development, while helping reduce suspension and expulsion rates in early childhood settings.

For more information about ECCP services available through Burlington Academy of Learning, please contact our office.