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Harford: Indicator 6 

Percent of children aged 3 through 5 with IEPs attending a:
A. Regular early childhood program and receiving the majority of special education and related services in the regular early childhood program; and
B. Separate special education class, separate school or residential facility.

Narrative Description of Indicator

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
 






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