ECSE 3

Meet the Team

Mrs. Nicole Morris, Ms. Stephanie, & Mrs. Ericka

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

ECSE is a program that provides educational services for children ages 3 to 5 who have the need for a continuum of special education services. The goal of their instruction is always to move toward an inclusive educational setting with their age-appropriate peers without disabilities.

The ECSE classroom provides an opportunity for students to learn according to their individualized needs and learning styles. As with all our special education programs, the ultimate outcome is for the students to achieve their maximum development of independence.

The ECSE classroom focuses on language, cognition, fine motor, gross motor, self-help skills and socialization. Teachers and Para-Professionals address the individual needs of each student through developmentally appropriate learning experiences while fostering an independent sense of self in relation to family, peers and the community environment.

Philosophy:

· Young children learn best by hands on experiences.

· Children are actively and physically engaged in the learning process.

· Children are encouraged to reach their greatest potential through activities that build self- confidence as well as stimulate growth and development.

Schedule

“Working” Daily Schedule

7:35 – 3:20pm

7:35 Unload Bus-Car (7:20)/Breakfast/Independent Activities

8:00am Large Group/Opening Circle/Learning Enrichment

(pledge, helper, calendar, songs, read aloud, introduce center activities/theme of the week, dance/sing-technology)

8:45am Centers/Small Groups/Restroom Break

(individual play activities, teacher directed activities/IEP goals, discovery learning)

9:45am Outdoor Time/Motor Lab/Active Play

10:15am Whole Group Story/(10:30am)Lunch Time/Restroom Break

11:00am Rest Time/Nap/1:1 Skill Builder Learning

12:30pm Independent Activities/Centers/Small Groups/Restroom Break