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To view video "Preschool Options: Approaches to Serving 3 to 5 Year-Olds with Disabilities"
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POSTED MARCH 19
Link to DPI Webcast: New Educational Environment Code
Presenter(s):
Dani Scott, Data Consultant, Special Education Team, Mary Peters, Early Childhood Consultant, Special Ed Team
Air Date:
2/26/2007
Length:
41 Minutes 40 Seconds
This presentation is for the new education environment codes, effective for the 2007-08 school year. Significant changes have occurred for environment codes for ages 3-5, while additional codes have been added for ages 6-21.
Looking for information on early education for children with special needs?
Information listed here includes things to consider in setting up inclusive programming and links to other state resources.

The "Eligibility to Special Education" PowerPoint explains in detail how a child qualifies for Birth to 3 Services as well as School Services beginning at age 3.  Starting with the referral process, this presentation also offers information on the similarities and differences between the two programs.  Within the PowerPoint, you'll find many links;  related websites and resources are just a click away. (Powerpoint document 1M)


Resources shared at March 30, 2006
Program Support Meeting

Delivering Concise Messages - powerpoint from Lisa Pugh presentation 236K

Handouts 127k PDF

New resources are now available related to bilingual and English Language Learners. Check this web page as new resources will continue to be added to this site.
DPI Early Childhood Grants with Contact Information for FY 2009
powerpoint
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Individualizing Preschool Inclusion: Needs Assessment and Intervention
with Robin McWilliam
Links suggested by Robin McWilliam:
5-Component Model for Natural Environments in Early Intervention
www.VanderbiltChildrens.com/earlyintervention
The National Individualizing Preschool Inclusion Project
www.IndividualizingInclusion.us

Resources from Robin McWilliam: