Preschool
Preschool Program
The Mission of Early Childhood in CCPS is that all children will enter school with the readiness skills necessary to become successful learners. Referrals for preschool programs may come through Child Find or through transitions from Infants and Toddlers Programs. Services and supports for children with educational disabilities are identified by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team. Based upon individual student needs, preschool services are determined
based upon the least restrictive environment, which may include:
- The provision of speech-language services prior to enrollment in school at the child’s home school or community location,
- A CCPS Preschool classroom,
- A CCPS Pre-kindergarten classroom, or
- Other locations based upon individual student needs.
The need for services in CCPS Preschools for children ages 3 – PK is determined by the IEP team. Preschool students with disabilities receive services in a classroom with typically developing peers. Locations are determined by attendance areas which currently include:
- Bainbridge Elementary
- Bay View Elementary
- Cecil Manor Elementary
- Chesapeake City Elementary
- Gilpin Manor Elementary
- Holly Hall Elementary
- Kenmore Elementary
- Perryville Elementary
- Rising Sun Elementary
Services for preschool students are based upon meeting the diverse needs of children with disabilities in the most appropriate environment, building positive relationships with children and families to enhance learning, and providing quality services through the use of developmentally appropriate best practices. Services may include:
- Assistive Technology
- Audiology
- Family Counseling & Training
- Nursing
- Nutrition Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychological Services
- Social Work Services
- Special Instruction
- Speech / Language Therapy
- Vision Services
Other services may be available as appropriate.