Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Program Description

Issaquah School District provides a continuum of services for preschool students who qualify for special education services based on their individual needs. Students with a variety of special needs are served within the ECE classroom setting, alongside neurotypically developing peers who participate in the program as Community Preschoolers. Services may include speech therapy, occupational and/or physical therapy services, support from a special education teacher, as well as vision, audiology and mobility services. All services are provided to the maximum extent possible within our inclusive preschool classrooms. Students who qualify for speech-language and/or motor services and are not enrolled in classrooms at our center, may receive therapy-only services on site. 

Details

Program Locations: Briarwood Elementary, Discovery Elementary, and Holly Street Early Learning Center. 
Duration (days/time):  

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.  Modified schedule of the ISD school calendar.

Briarwood Elementary & Discovery Elementary

• Morning (a.m.) Class: 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Afternoon (p.m.) Class: 12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Holly Street Early Learning Center

• Morning (a.m.) Class: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Afternoon (p.m.) Class: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• 3–5-year-olds who qualify for special education services as determined through an evaluation process  called Child Find and the student meets eligibility criteria. 
• Enrollment is open year-round. 
• Currently live within the boundaries of Issaquah School District. Attendance Map

Placement:  Home address determines the site-location and placement in a morning or an afternoon session.
Transportation:  District transportation is provided for students in the ECE. 

Tuition: Free for students who meet the eligibility criteria for the ECE Program.

If you have concerns in regard to a suspected delay in development for your child, please visit Child Find for more information.