Early Childhood Special Education

Children who are 3-5 years old with developmental disabilities or delays in speech, language, motor skills, cognitive functioning, or social/emotional development.  

Each child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that is developed in collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals and is tailored to the child’s specific strengths and needs.  

Curriculum components are offered through a structured and highly organized setting with a focus on communication, social and behavioral skills, academics and play skills.  

Authentic assessments are collected using Teaching Strategies GOLD and data related to IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals. These data points are key components to support the growth and development of young children with disabilities and used to inform and drive instruction. 

Assessment information is formally shared with families three times per year (November, February and May) through a progress report.  

5 days per week/half day program  

• AM Session 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 

• PM Session 1:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. (Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.) 
   

Calendar closely aligned with District 7 Elementary program 

• Delayed start at the beginning of the year  

• No half day early childhood classes on district half days of attendance 

Parent Conferences once a year

Home Visits 

Family Fun Nights and Parent Workshops 

Parent Lending Library 

Door to door transportation is available for students with an IEP 

Drop-off for AM Session is 8:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 

Drop-off for PM Session is 12:55 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

After 9:00 and 1:00, parents should park and walk their child into the school office. 

Parents will need to park and walk to the dismissal doors at 11:30 and 3:40 p.m. to pick up their children. ​​​​​​

Access to speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist 

School Psychologist and Social Worker on site 

School nurse on site 

School Security Officer on site 

Parent Educator

There is no fee for services provided in the Early Childhood Special Education classroom.