- Sarah Brown, Special Education Teacher
- Julianne Carrigan, 3 year old Teacher
- Jennifer Shay, 4 year old Teacher
Our early childhood inclusive classroom setting uses a variety of sources for curriculum development. A theme-based approach is evident throughout the year with the support of other sources for the three year olds. The four-year-old class is based on Virginia’s Foundation Blocks, Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears. Throughout the day, students will participate in a variety of activities and address developmental skills that are included in center time, story time, circle time, outside/gross motor activities, snack time, and school resource classes as appropriate (P.E., Music, Library, and Art).
The Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE) is Part B of IDEA in Virginia and provides services for children from age two to kindergarten age who qualify according to state and federal law. The ECSE Program provides early intervention services for children who have delayed functioning; manifest atypical development or behavior; or have behavioral disorders that interfere with the acquisition of developmental skills. Preschoolers may be found eligible for ECSE services under one or more of the 14 disability categories which are defined in federal and state regulations. The goals, settings, and related services that are needed to assist identified children’s development are individualized. School personnel working collaboratively with the child’s family develop an individualized plan with goals and objectives to meet the child’s developmental needs. A limited number of preschool classrooms are part of the Integrated Preschool Outreach Program (IPOP). IPOP is a language-based, preschool environment offering a wide variety of enriching activities in an educational setting which serves both students who are typically developing and those with special needs. The curriculum places emphasis on socialization and readiness skills. Students are involved in all school-wide activities including library, art and music classes. The Virginia Preschool Initiative Program (VPI) serves at risk students who have reached their fourth birthdays by September 30th and are not served by the Head Start Program. VPI is a family-focused, language-based preschool program where students are engaged in high quality educational activities with a primary focus on school readiness, health, nutrition and social skills. Students participate in all school-wide activities, including library, art and music classes.