Pre-School Program
Preschool Special Education
This program provides educational and/or support services for children ages 3 and 4 years old with confirmed disabilities and/or delays impacting their ability to learn. The program is directed through the New York State Department of Education within your home school district. Oneida County Health Department and the State Department of Education pay for all services.
Referral
If your child received Early Intervention as an infant or toddler to age 3 and may still need special education and/or support services, your service coordinator can assist you with transition planning to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) within your home school district.
If your preschool age child (3-5 years old) did not receive Early Intervention but is having difficulty talking, learning, moving, using utensils/small objects and/or other growth or health challenges — you may make a referral to the Chairperson of your home school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) who will assist you in completing the referral process.
There is no cost to families for evaluations or services, even if you have a higher income.
School District Special Education Contacts in Oneida County
| School | Phone Number |
|---|---|
Adirondack |
|
Brookfield Central School |
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Camden School District |
|
Central Square Central School |
(315) 668-4220 ext. 70231 |
Clinton Central School |
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Holland Patent Central School |
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Madison Central School |
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Mount Markham |
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New Hartford |
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New York Mills U. F. School |
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Oneida City School |
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Oriskany Central School |
|
Poland Schools |
|
Remsen Central School |
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Rome City School |
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Sauquoit Valley Central School |
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VVS Central School |
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Stockbridge Central School |
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Webb U.F. School |
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Utica City School |
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Waterville Central School |
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West Canada Valley |
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Westmoreland Central School |
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Whitesboro Central School |
How Does CPSE Work?
The school district will arrange for your child to be evaluated to see if there is a need for special education and/or support services. If the evaluation shows your child to be “eligible” then the CPSE, with your input, will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to meet your child’s needs. CPSE services for preschool age children are determined “least restrictive” and can take place in your home, your child’s day care setting or within a special education classroom.
Services on an IEP may include:
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Transportation
