In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, schools are responsible for providing students who are receiving special education services the opportunity to participate in high-quality preschool programs through their least restrictive environment (LRE). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that students with disabilities have access to the general curriculum, be involved in the general curriculum, and progress in the general curriculum.
Because providing preschool classes is not a requirement for local education agencies, finding natural environments for preschool-aged children with disabilities to receive special education services can be a challenge for school districts.
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Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment
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Region 10 Roadmap to Expanding Your Continuum of Services for Your Youngest Learners
SPED Indicator # 9 : SPED Regular Early Childhood Program Rate (Ages 3-5)
This indicator measures the percent of students ages 3-5 served in special education (SPED) who were placed in a regular early childhood program.
Calculation: number of students ages 3-5 served in special education reported with PPCD service location code 1 or 4 and placed in instructional settings 00, 40, 41, 81, 82, 91, and 92 number of students ages 3-5 served in special education
For questions or additional support please contact:
- Andrea Mitchell - 972-348-1368
- Cindy Lee - 972-348-1608
- Kim Boyd - 972-348-1680
- Colette Thrailkill - 972-348-1042
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