Special Education For Preschoolers - San Diego Regional Center

Table of ContentsContacts..............................…………………………………………………….…………1Timelines...........................................................................................................................2Introduction (Dear Parents)…………………………………………………….…………3What is Special Education?................................................................................................4What Does IDEA Provide?.................................................................................................4Differences Between Infant/Toddler and Preschool Programs.............................................5Assessment Procedures......................................................................................................6Determining Eligibility for Special Education ...................................................................7What is the Purpose of an IEP?..........................................................................................8Parent Involvement in Education Decisions.......................................................................9The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)...........................................................................9What Are the Components of an IEP? ............................................................................10Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)...............................................................................11Educational Settings........................................................................................................11Community Settings.....................................……………………………………....…….12Special Education Preschool............................................................................................13Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards.....……………………………..……....…....…14You Have Responsibilities, Too....................……………………………..……....…....…14Acknowledgements……………...................................…………………………..……..15