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·         From birth: 91ÖÆƬ³§ provides services to children beginning at birth if the child is eligible for services due to vision and/or hearing loss.

·         Ages 3 – 5: 91ÖÆƬ³§ provides services starting at age 3 for a child who is identified as eligible for special education services.

How Is Eligibility For Special Education Services Determined?

91ÖÆƬ³§ will use information from a variety of sources including parent referral information, observation, and "team" evaluation to determine eligibility according to state and federal guidelines. The services provided are determined by an Individual Education Planning Team Committee. The parents are part of this committee. 

Areas of Instruction

Instruction is based on the individual needs of the child and instruction is provided in developmental areas that lead to school readiness 

• reading readiness
• math readiness
• language
• gross motor
• fine motor
• self-help
• social/emotional
  
  Other related services may be provided in order to support the acquisition of skills. 

Where Are Preschool Special Education Services Provided

A continuum of special education services is available to 91ÖÆƬ³§ such as speech-language therapy services only, general education services with modifications/supports, and/or self-contained special education services. Each child receives services based in his/her individualized educational plan.

How to Make a Referral for Preschool Special Education Services

To make a referral or obtain additional information contact your neighborhood school or (817) 547-5680.

NOTE: SERVICES PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PARENT