Indicator 6 is a results indicator that reflects the performance of preschoolers with IEPs ages 3 through 5 in the least restrictive environment:
- 6A: Regular early childhood program and receiving the majority of special education and related services in the regular early childhood program;
- 6B: Separate special education class, separate school or residential facility; and
- 6C: Home.
As required by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the State reset the baseline for FFY 2020.
The analysis of the data by the MSDE, DEI/SES demonstrates:
During the 2022-2023 school year, 59.86% of preschoolers with IEPs received the majority of their services in a regular early childhood program.
During the 2022-2023 school year, 22.30% of preschoolers received the majority of their services in a separate special education class or separate school or residential facility.
During the 2022-2023 school year, 0.29% of preschoolers received the majority of their services in the home.
The MSDE, DEI/SES staff continues to emphasize increasing natural and inclusive learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities as a State priority for local education agencies and public agencies.
Compare Local School Systems for Indicator 6A, 6B, and 6C