Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
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- All students have IEP's (Individualized Education Programs)
- Class size varies from 5-10
- 1 teacher, 2-3 assistants
- Modified Creative Curriculum materials and unit plans
- Visual schedules for each student
- Individualized structured tasks for each student
- Social Worker, Speech Therapist, and Occupational Therapist push into classroom
- Students may or may not attend the Park District on Mondays
- Eligible for door-to-door transportation
- Weekly Art and Music Therapy
Blended Preschool
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- Students with and without IEP's
- Class sizes vary from 10-15
- 1 teacher, 2 assistants
- Utilize Creative Curriculum materials and unit plans
- Play-based format
- Students independently transition from center to center
- Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist may push into the classroom for centers
- Students attend the Park District of Forest Park on Mondays
- Typically not eligible for transportation
