Pre-K, Low Incidence

  • Preschool Special Education Services

    Preschool Special Education Services are designed for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities and in need of specially designed instruction. The goal of the program is to provide the support these children need at an early age, so by the time they enter Kindergarten, they have the support, services and skills they need to be successful.

    Preschool Special Education Services are based on the Individualized Education Program that is written for each child. Goals and objectives are written according to an educational model. Any related services that the child receives are designed to support the educational goals.

    Preschool children with disabilities are served in a variety of settings and natural environments which may include home, child care centers, private child care homes, Head Start, mental health operated programs, private preschool programs and public school classrooms. 

    Starting the referral process for Preschool Special Education Services:

    If you suspect your child has a disability and may need special education services, and your child is 3-5 years of age, you may request to start the referral process.

    Contact the Office of Early Learning:
    110 Corning Rd, Suite 2100
    Cary, NC 27518
    Phone: (919) 431-7700
    Email: child-find-office@wcpss.net
    Fax:(919) 431-7617 

ECS-1

  • Extended Content Standards

    Students served in Extended Content Standards (ECS) classrooms benefit from a highly structured learning environment. Instruction has an emphasis on academic, daily living, individual communication and social skills. ECS programs provide visual and environmental support and a consistent, predictable daily routine. Teachers utilize a variety of evidence based practices and strategies in order for students to demonstrate their knowledge to make progress towards the NC Extended Content Standards and their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Note: Students receive a certificate upon graduation (not a high school diploma).

    • Instruction based on grade level Extended Content Standards
    • Communication and Social Skills instruction integrated throughout the day
    • Instruction has academic and functional components
    • Classroom includes centers, individual and work group areas
    • Pre-vocational and vocational opportunities are available at the Middle and High School level 
    • Instruction may include the use of assistive technology devices that support the student’s ability to participate in instruction and other school activities 
    • Instruction may include the use of high and/or low tech augmentative communication devices to assist students with communication and engagement in the learning environment

     

    For more information ⬇️

    NC Extended Content Standards | NC DPI

     

    Kathleen Tio                                   Shanna Bryan                                     Heather Gaebel

    ktio@wcpss.net                              sbryan@wcpss.net                             hgaebel@wcpss.net

    Tio- Website ECS-1