First Class Learning Center White Settlement ISD Promising Practice 2005

Rationale To broaden the continuum of Special Education services to children ages 3-5

Classrooms 3 year old class 4 year old class Co-teaching Model Pre-kindergarten Guidelines IEP Goals Campus Activities Enrichment Activities

Team Members Director of Early Education Services Certified Special Education Teacher Special Education Paraprofessional 2 Learning Center Paraprofessionals Support Staff such as OT,PT, Speech etc. Parents Campus Staff

Positive Outcomes Ability to provide child care for teen parents Recruitment incentive for new employees Learning lab for high school child development courses Quality academically based child care

Positive Outcomes Inclusive practices started to emerge district wide Students needed fewer special education supports and services

Scheduling and Reserving Dates for Visit

Availability of Site Visits Beginning October 1, 2005 through April, 2006 Tuesdays only from 7:45 to 10:45 or 11:15 to 2:15 Maximum of 5 people per visit

This program is very unique. My child could be in a PPCD class where he would get specialized instruction based on his IEP and be able to socialize and learn from typical children. Wow! My child was going to be a part of this for sure! – Parent of Child with an IEP

It is inspiring to watch all of my students work and grow together. It is an honor to be a part of a program that builds opportunities in the field of special education. It is inspiring to watch all of my students work and grow together. It is an honor to be a part of a program that builds opportunities in the field of special education. - PPCD teacher and - PPCD teacher and 2005 Liberty Elementary 2005 Liberty Elementary Teacher of the Year Teacher of the Year

Both of our children continue to excel academically due to the strong educational foundation laid throughout their preschool years at First Class Learning Center. Without FCLC's excellent child find procedures in place, our youngest son may not have received the early interventions that were provided by the PPCD program. These interventions have allowed him to achieve success in all areas of his life. Our district is blessed to have a preschool facility that is able to educate and challenge each child based on his or her individual needs. Both of our children continue to excel academically due to the strong educational foundation laid throughout their preschool years at First Class Learning Center. Without FCLC's excellent child find procedures in place, our youngest son may not have received the early interventions that were provided by the PPCD program. These interventions have allowed him to achieve success in all areas of his life. Our district is blessed to have a preschool facility that is able to educate and challenge each child based on his or her individual needs. - Parents of children with and without IEPs - Parents of children with and without IEPs

… through the PPCD program he knows that he can accomplish anything he wants … he knows as long as he gets to the end he has been successful. (It) has been a great asset academically, emotionally, and socially. – Parent of a child with an IEP

While attending FCLC, my two sons' emotional, developmental, and educational needs were met on a daily basis. The faculty and staff of FCLC should be commended on the outstanding quality of care they give to each child. – Parent of a child without an IEP