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Preschool Assessment
The team of professionals who conduct special education assessments for preschool-aged children assesses students suspected of having a disability recognized by the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act (IDEA). Referrals may also be made by Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) through a transition meeting held 6 months before a child turns 3. Those who are over 3 may be referred to us in several ways, including by their parents, Head Start, State Preschool, or daycare provider.
When a child is assessed, an Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting is held to review the results. For those students found eligible for special education services, the team, which includes the parents, creates an IEP document based on the student’s areas of need. If you reside within Amador County and would like to learn more or request a special education assessment for your preschool-aged child, please complete the Preschool Age Special Education Inquiry Form or contact the Special Education Department at 209-257-5308.
Community partner agencies who are submitting a referral to the special education department, please utilize the following 24-25 Community Partner Referral Google Form.
Head Start
ATCAA Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start offer child enrichment, education, health, nutritional, and developmental services, as well as parent education and involvement opportunities. ATCAA offers Head Start preschool and State Preschool programs to prepare children for kindergarten, and Early Head Start for pregnant women and children aged birth to three. For more information, please visit the following website: ATCAA Head Start.
State Preschool
Amador County State Preschool Program is a State-subsidized half-day program at four sites in the county. Our preschool mission is to provide highly qualified learning experiences to eligible three- and four-year-olds with a core curriculum that is culturally, developmentally, and linguistically appropriate. Breakfast is provided. For more information please visit the following website: Amador State Preschool.
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