Exceptional Education Preschool
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Programs
Hamilton County Schools has 18 Developmental Learning Programs (D.L.P.s) that are housed within district schools that are geared to meet the needs of those preschool children who warrant a comprehensive developmental program. In addition, Hamilton County contracts with Signal Centers. Speech and language services for preschool children determined to be eligible and requiring only speech/language therapy are available at every elementary school. Our D.L.P. programs are staffed with trained teachers and assistants to provide services in the areas of early academic readiness, self-help, communication, and the social/emotional domains to facilitate the acquisition of developmentally appropriate skills and prepare them for kindergarten.
| Programs Sites: |
| Apison Elementary |
| Battle Academy |
| Daisy Elementary |
| East Brainerd Elementary |
| Harrison Elementary |
| Middle Valley Elementary |
| Nolan Elem |
| Ooltewah Elementary |
| Orchard Knob Elementary |
| Red Bank Elementary |
| Rivermont Elementary |
| Signal Centers |
| Snow Hill Elementary |
| Soddy Elementary |
| Spring Creek Elementary |
| Westview Elementary |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary |
For additional information regarding the assessment process for preschool-aged children, visit the PALS tab under Assessment Services.
Documents & Links
Developmental Learning Programs Handbook (D.L.P.)
National Association for the Education of Young People
The NAEYC is an organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education. Resources related to learning and development are geared towards families and educators alike.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
NICHY is a national information center that provides information on a variety of disabilities impacting students from birth to age 22. Many resources are also available in Spanish.
NOTE: Links to websites outside the Hamilton County School System website are provided as a source of information that might be helpful when considering a student's educational needs. Links to these websites do not imply endorsement of those sites by the Hamilton County Department of Exceptional Education.