• Related Services: These services include speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and hearing and health services. Related services support academic goals.

• Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT): A SEIT is a special education teacher who works closely with a student on academic, emotional, and social skills. This service is typically devivered in small groups at your child’s regualr early childhood program or at home.

• Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS):  Classroom in which students with and without IEPs are educated together. Staff members work together throughout the day to adapt and modify instruction.

• Special Class (Half and Full Day): Classrooms that only service students with IEPs whose needs cannot be met within the general education setting or SCIS classroom.

• Transportation: Available to any child enrolled in a preschool special class or integrated classroom program.

• Behavioral supports: Available to help preschool children with behavior that intereferes with their learning.

• Extended School Year Services: Recommended for some students who require services during July and August in order to prevent substantial regression. This determination is made by the CPSE.

A successful student and school year starts with good attendance because Every Minute Matters. RCSD’s attendance policy states that all Pre-K students, including those with disabilities, must strive for 100% attendance. Good attendance makes the transition to kindergarten easier and helps prepare your child to read on grade level by third grade.

Excused Absences from School:

• Illness
• Doctor Appointments
  • Excessive absences due to health or medical problems must be documented by a doctor’s statement
• Court appearances
• Religious observances
• Death of a family member
• Participation in a school-sponsored event