Special Education for Preschoolers

The Preschool Special Education Department provides special education services for children. Together with the parents/guardians, we develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on the student's evaluation and/or needs.

To qualify, preschoolers must have a significant developmental delay in one or more of the following areas: 

• Language
• Cognitive
• Motor
• Social or emotional
• Self-help

Other early childhood services are available to eligible children through RCPS, including:

• Speech/language therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Vision services
• Deaf/hard of hearing services
• Transportation to school-based classes