The CPSE reviews eligibility for special education services for children ages 3-5.  If you are concerned about your child’s development in language, speech, motor skills, or pre-academic performance, you can request a referral to the CPSE.  Once the referral, your consent, and your choice of evaluator is received, your child will be scheduled for an evaluation.  All evaluations include at minimum: 

Additional evaluations can include speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other evaluations based on the referral concern. 
If you would like to request a referral for your child to be evaluated by the Committee on Preschool Special Education, please call the Office of the Director of Learning to request a packet, or print and complete the documents listed below and return to: 

Director of Learning
72 State Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152
 
These documents need to be completed and returned to Kathy Sparrow at the District Office. Phone number: 315-291-2205
 

Registration Requirements:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/Welcome%20to%20Skaneateles.pdf

Registration Form:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/2021_Reg_Form.pdf

Bilingual Registration Form:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/Bilingual%20Registration%20Form%20May%202016.pdf

Home Language Questionnaire:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/HLQ_English_1%206%2016%20%282%29.pdf

Cuestionario en Español:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/Spanish%20Registration.pdf

Housing Questionnaire:
http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder926/Housing%20Questionaire.pdf

Request for Referral-this form needs to be returned to the Director of Learning

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bP1-FJ_DufB889k8UwiZAfcXXJqNNbcJn2J8z3O4-do/edit?usp=sharing
 
When the completed request for referral is received by the Director of Learning, a consent to evaluate will be developed based on the referral concerns.  You will receive the consent to evaluate along with a list of evaluators.  Please sign the consent and choose the agency you want to conduct the evaluation.  Return this to the Director of Learning.  Our office will make contact with the evaluator you choose.  The evaluating agency will contact you directly to schedule the evaluation.  A CPSE meeting will be held within 60 days of receipt of consent to determine eligibility. 
 
You will also receive the following documents for your records with the consent to evaluate:

Procedural Safeguards Notice 

K-12 Parent Handbook for Students with Disabilities

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentsguide.pdf
 
If your child is under the age of three and you have concerns, you can contact your county health department to inquire about the Early Intervention Program. 
 
Cayuga County:  (315) 253-1560
https://www.cayugacounty.us/388/Early-Intervention
 
Onondaga County:  (315) 435-3230
http://www.ongov.net/health/EI.html