Preschool Special Education
The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) is appointed by the Board of Education in Elmira Heights Central School District to identify and evaluate three and four year old children who are suspected of having special educational needs. Preschool special education programs and/or services are available to children aged 3 to 5 years. If you feel your child(ren) may be a student with a disability, contact the Elmira Heights Central School District Special Education office at (607) 733-8039.
Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities AGES 3-5
Early Intervention Program
The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. First created by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the EIP is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. In New York State, the Early Intervention Program is established in Article 25 of the Public Health Law and has been in effect since July 1, 1993.
To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.
Early Intervention Services
The Early Intervention Program offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including:
assistive technology devices and services
audiology
family education and counseling, home visits, and parent support groups
nursing services
nutrition services
occupational therapy
physical therapy
psychological services
service coordination
social work services
special instruction
speech pathology
vision services