The Preschool Special Education Programs provides educational services to children ages 3 to 5 who have a disability that affects their learning. Eligibility for services is determined by the child’s individual school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). The CPSE determines services by following Part 200 of the New York State Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
The Referral
For a referral to the CPSE contact the CPSE office of the school district that you reside in. The school district will guide families through the CPSE process.
The following is a list of School Districts in Delaware County:
Andes Central School
(845) 676-3166
Charlotte Valley CSD
(607) 278-5511
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi
(607) 746-3851
Deposit Central School
(607) 467-2198
Downsville Central School
(607) 363-2100
Franklin Central School
(607) 829-3551
Hancock Central School
(607) 637-2511
Margaretville Central School
(845) 586-2647
Oneonta City School District
(607) 433-8225
Roscoe Central School
(607) 498-4126
Roxbury Central School
(607) 326-4151
Sidney Central School
(607) 563-2135
South Kortright Central School
(607) 538-9111
Stamford Central School
(607) 652-7301
Unatego Central School
(607) 988-5000
Walton Central School
(607) 865-4116
Delaware County Preschool Special Education Program Commonly Used Acronyms:
- AT – Assistive Technology
- BIP – Behavioral Intervention Plan
- BOCES – Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- BOE – Board of Education
- CCS – Carousel Children’s Services
- CPSE – Committee on Preschool Special Education
- CSE – Committee on Special Education
- ECDC – Early Childhood Direction Center
- EI – Early Intervention
- ESY – Extended School Year
- FEN – Family Enrichment Network
- FAPE – Free and Appropriate Public Education
- FBA – Functional Behavioral Assessment
- FERPA – Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
- HCA – Handicapped Children’s Association
- IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- IEP – Individualized Education Program
- LRE – Least Restrictive Environment
- NYSED – New York State Education Department
- OT – Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy
- PNT – Parent Counseling and Training
- PT – Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy
- RA – Regional Associate
- RS – Related Service
- SCIS – Special Class Integrated Setting
- SEIT – Special Education Itinerant Teacher
- ST/SLP – Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapy
- TVI – Teacher of the Visually Impaired
How Does the CPSE Work?
The CPSE will arrange for your child to be evaluated to see if there is a need for special education services. If the evaluation shows that your child is eligible the CPSE, with your input, will develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to meet your child’s needs. Services may be provided in your home, your child’s day care, or in a special education classroom setting. Some of the services that may be included on the IEP may include; occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
More Information about the Preschool Programs
NYS developed a helpful parent guide
New York State Resources
Regional Resources
The Mid – South Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC)
The Center is able to answer questions about childhood development, behavior, and a variety of special needs regarding young children (birth through age 5). They provide information, referral and support.
