Overview
Special education and related services are required by federal and state law. The laws are intended to ensure that young children with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in accordance with their individual needs. Early childhood special education as defined by the federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is for 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children with disabilities who require special education. In Connecticut, special education and related services are available to eligible children by age 3 and are provided by local and regional school districts.
Publications
- Connecticut Preschool Special Education Needs Assessment (April 28, 2020)
- Preschool Special Education Brochure-English
- Folleto de educación especial preescolar-inglés
NAEYC Accreditation
- Model Interagency Agreement: for use between school districts and early childhood programs
- NAEYC Training Opportunities
Transition
- Approaching the Transition out of Birth to Three
- Cuando se aproxima el egreso del programa Infantes a Tres Años
- PowerPoint presentation regarding Transition from Birth to Three to Public School 2020
- Course: Transitioning from Birth-to-Three Services to Special Education
- Transition Meeting Birth to Three Special Education
- LEA Responsibilities SEDAC Report and Child Find
ECO - Early Childhood Outcomes
Early Childhood Outcomes - User Training Webinar (2020)
- Frequently Asked Questions Document (2008)
- ECO: Brigance IED-II Ordering Information
- ECO: Brigance IED-II Required Sub-Tests and Alternate Sub-Tests
- ECO: Brigance IED-II Discontinue Points
- Resources
Preschool LRE
Making Sound Placement Decisions for Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-5
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Slides - Making Sound Placement Decisions for Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-5
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Resources - Making Sound Placement Decisions for Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-5
Service Provision