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The Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education Program offers a variety of program models and options for children from age three through age five who have been identified with one or more of the following disabilities: autism spectrum disorder, deaf/hard of hearing, developmental delay, dual sensory impairment, emotional / behavioral disability, intellectual disability, language impairment, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment. Related services such as transportation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility, speech / language therapy, nursing services, mental health support may be provided if needed.

A continuum of services and programs is available to meet the individual needs of prekindergarten aged children requiring special education, ages 3 through 5. Specially designed instruction and related services are provided per an Individual Education Plan and are based on each child’s unique needs, as related to present levels of academic achievement and functional performance.  The type, frequency, duration and location of specially designed instruction and related services are indicated on the IEP.