The Chatham County School System’s Exceptional Children’s program provides preschool services to 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and non-kindergarten eligible 5-year-old children who demonstrate significant delays in their development and have been evaluated and determined eligible for special education services under NC eligibility guidelines.

Parents, physicians, child care providers, social workers, etc. who have any concerns regarding a preschooler’s development are encouraged to notify the Preschool Exceptional Children’s Department so that a developmental screening can be scheduled. 

Preschool Special Education Services

Preschool special education services are based on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that is written for each child determined eligible for special education services due to significant delays in developmental skills. Goals and objectives are written according to an educational model. Any related services that the child receives are designed to support the educational needs.

EC Preschool Referrals - Parent

For more information about this process, contact:
The EC Preschool office at (919) 545-7967 ext. 1.

EC Preschool Referrals - Physician

• How to Make a Physician Referral

• Physician Notification to the Exceptional Children Preschool Program