SDUSD Requires Potty Training for General Education Pupils in Pre-K
SDUSD Requires Potty Training for General Education Pupils in Pre-K
Currently, SDUSD requires potty training for general education pupils in Pre-K only. A recent change in state legislation does not permit districts to deny enrollment to incoming UTKs or kindergarteners if they are not fully potty trained, so the suggestions below are for reference for RtI teams or SSTs. Pupils with IEPs likewise cannot be denied enrollment in Pre-K or UTK, and so these resources can also be provided to IEP teams as they develop plans to support early learners with IEPs who are not fully potty trained:
Currently posted on our UTK FAQ page:
Q: Do UTKs have to be potty-trained?
A: Although non-potty students cannot be denied enrollment, SDUSD strongly urges parents to ensure their child is fully potty trained before enrolling in UTK. Grace periods in increments of 10 excused absence days are permitted for the purpose of completing potty training at home.
Definition of “Fully Potty Trained”
Definition of “fully potty trained:”
Fully potty trained means that the pupil:
comes to school in big kid underpants (not pull-ups)
can communicate a need to use the bathroom
can independently take care of toileting (pull down underpants, sit on toilet or stand at urinal, and void the bowels or bladder)
can independently manage related hygiene (can access toilet paper, wipe, place used toilet paper in the toilet bowl, flush, pull up underpants without assistance, and wash and dry hands)
An occasional accident would be acceptable, and the definition of "occasional" may vary pupil to pupil.
For Any UTKs Who Are Not Fully Potty Trained
For UTKs who are not fully potty trained:
Convene an SST meeting to discuss potty training needs
Develop a support plan which may include:
o the use of pull ups until the pupil is fully potty trained
o a schedule and log
o reward system
o parent provided supply of pull ups, changes of clothing, wipes, zip bags for soiled items
o a 3 person deep schedule for support, which may include the parent or emergency contact
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Resources such as visuals, schedule templates, goal and rewards boards
Some helpful links with resources such as visuals, schedule templates, goal and rewards boards, etc, may be utilized by the site team or shared with interested parents:
Other Helpful Links with Resources (Click on picture or link)
Potty Training Resources
Evidence-informed intervention ideas: Toileting for children and youth 0-5
Other Useful Resources
