Preschool Children with Disabilities
Preschool Children with Disabilities
Some children who have diagnosed conditions, or disabilities that are medical, physical, developmental or psychological may need more support to progress in one or more developmental areas.
A Resource to Special °µÍøTV Support Services from Birth to Third GradeÌýis aÌýguide to navigate the special education system for children from birth to third grade. It includes an overview of the Early Intervention Program (EIP) and programs and services available to preschool children and school age students with disabilities in New York State.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýworks to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities through its roles and responsibilities to oversee the implementation of federal and State laws and policy for students with disabilities, provide general supervision and monitoring of all public and private schools serving New York State preschool and school-age students with disabilities, establish a broad network of technical assistance centers and providers to work directly with parents and school districts to provide current information and high quality professional development and technical assistance to improve results for students with disabilities, ensure a system of due process, including special education mediation and impartial hearings, and meet with stakeholders through the Commissioner's Advisory Panel for Special °µÍøTV Services.
Promoting Inclusion in Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
The °µÍøTV's Office of Early Learning, Office of Special °µÍøTV, and Rate Setting Unit have jointly developed guidance to ensure that every child regardless of ability, has access to high-quality early learning experiences that support social, emotional, and academic development. Inclusive preschool settings play a critical role in establishing these values during a child's most formative years.
This guide is designed to clarify the coordination of UPK and 4410 funding in support of inclusive preschool classrooms. It provides administrators, program leaders, and partners with practical guidance related to staffing, collaboration, and funding alignment, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.Ìý