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Special Children Services
- Preschool Special Education Program
- Children with Special Health Care Needs and Physically Handicapped Children's Program
Preschool Special Education Program
This program provides educational and/or support services for children ages 3 and 4 years old with confirmed disabilities and/or delays impacting their ability to learn. The program is directed through the New York State Department of Education within your home school district. Oneida County Health Department and the State Department of Education pay for all services.
Referral
If your child received Early Intervention as an infant or toddler to age 3 and may still need special education and/or support services, your service coordinator can assist you with transition planning to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) within your home school district.
If your preschool age child (3-5 years old) did not receive Early Intervention but is having difficulty talking, learning, moving, using utensils/small objects and/or other growth or health challenges — you may make a referral to the Chairperson of your home school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) who will assist you in completing the referral process.
List of school district CPSE contacts in Oneida County:
| Adirondack | 942-9204 |
| Brookfield Central School | 899-3323 |
| Camden School District | 245-3410 |
| Central Square Central School | 662-4275 |
| Clinton Central School | 557-2229 |
| Holland Patent Central School | 865-7215 |
| Madison Central School | 893-7287 |
| Mount Markham | 822-2828 |
| New Hartford | 738-9311 |
| New York Mills U. F. School | 768-3378 |
| Oneida City School | 363-1700 |
| Oriskany Central School | 768-2048 |
| Poland Schools | 826-0220 |
| Remsen Central School | 831-3797 |
| Rome City School | 334-1258 |
| Sauquoit Valley Central School | 839-6339 |
| VVS Central School | 829-2520 |
| Stockbridge Central School | 495-4547 |
| Webb U.F. School | 369-3222 |
| Utica City School | 792-2286 |
| Waterville Central School | 841-3700 |
| West Canada Valley | 845-6801 |
| Westmoreland Central School | 557-2639 |
| Whitesboro Central School | 266-3336 |
There is no cost to families for evaluations or services, even if you have a higher income.
How Does CPSE Work?
The school district will arrange for your child to be evaluated to see if there is a need for special education and/or support services. If the evaluation shows your child to be “eligible” then the CPSE, with your input, will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to meet your child’s needs. CPSE services for preschool age children are determined “least restrictive” and can take place in your home, your child’s day care setting or within a special education classroom.
Services on an IEP may include:
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Transportation
Click here for answers to ‘frequently asked questions” about the Preschool Special Education Program.
Children with Special Health Care Needs and Physically Handicapped Children’s Program
Children with Special Health Care Needs is a referral program for children birth to 21 years of age who have or are suspected of having a serious or chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition that requires health and related services beyond that required by children generally.
SERVICES
- Help coordinate referrals to specialty care providers
- Limited Case Management
- Access to health insurance, such as Child Health Plus and Medicaid
- Information and Referrals to appropriate programs
Physically Handicapped Children’s Program can assist in payment for certain medical services for eligible children birth to 21 years of age. Must meet medical and financial eligibility criteria to qualify for financial assistance.
Some of the conditions covered include:
- Orthopedic
- Cancer
- Cardiac disease
- Spina Bifida
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hearing disorders
- Diabetes
SERVICES
- Diagnostic and Evaluation ofsuspect medical conditions
- Financial Assistance
Phone: 315-798-5841 Fax: 315-798-6441
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated 02/17/2011 Created 02/22/2009