INSTRUCTION
POLICY #201h
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BOARD OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL WEBUTUCK CENTRAL |
PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Board of Education recognizes the value of special education and its responsibility in ensuring that all resident preschool children with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in special programs and services from which they may benefit. The Board authorizes the Superintendent of schools to establish administrative practices and procedures shall include:
1. locating and identifying all preschool children with disabilities who reside in the
district and are eligible to attend a preschool program in accordance with the
relevant provisions of the Education Law during the next year. The register of
children eligible to attend a preschool program is to be maintained and revised
annually by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE);
2. ensuring that the parents of preschool age children with disabilities have received
and understand the request for consent for evaluation of their child;
3. develop an individualized education program (IEP) for each preschool age child
with a disability;
4. appointing and training appropriately qualified personnel including the members
of a CPSE;
5. maintaining lists for State Education Department-approved preschool programs
within the county and adjoining counties in which the district is located; and
6. reporting to the State Education Department the number of children with
disabilities that is being served, as well as those not served.
The Board of Education hereby establishes the CPSE as required under the Education Law. Its responsibilities will include the evaluation and recommendation for placement in appropriate approved programs and the provision of appropriate special education programs and services for each preschool child with a disability. The CPSE shall review, at least annually, the status of each preschool child with a disability condition.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the Board to determine the appropriate approved preschool program and services for the district children. Should the Board’s determination differ from parent or guardian preference or the CPSE recommendations, it must set forth its reasons for reaching a different conclusion. Placement may be appealed by a parent or guardian to an impartial hearing officer, appointed by the Superintendent.
The Board also directs the Superintendent to develop and maintain a two-year plan which incorporates information concerning the provision of services for preschool children with disabilities, pursuant to the regulations of the Commissioner of Education
Ref: Education Law 4410
Public Law 99-457
8 NYCRR 200.1; 200.2; 200.3; 200.7; 216-217
Adopted:
Reviewed by Committee: