Covered Bridge Special Education District

Covered Bridge Special Education District has administrative consultants that consist of the Executive Director, Assistant to the Director and District Supervisors.  The role of the Administrative Team is to monitor compliance with state laws in accordance with Article 7 and serve as a resource/ consultant to schools within the Covered Bridge Special Education District.

Covered Bridge Special Education District

Early Childhood Language and Speech Services

The CBSED Early Childhood Department works in conjunction with the participating school districts to provide language and speech therapy services for preschool students determined to be eligible for such services.  Speech and language support services are also available to children determined to be eligible who are enrolled in developmental preschool classes. For further information, please contact the CBSED Preschool Office at 462-4364  ext. 203

Developmental Preschool Classes

The CBSED Early Childhood Department provides developmental preschool classes for children whose disabilities are significantly impacting overall development. Areas of Developmental Delay include cognitive skills(school readiness), communication skills, self help skills, motor skills and social/emotional skills. Criteria form placement is determined on results of a universal screening and classroom evaluation process. If eligible, placement in developmental preschool class is a case conference committee decision. These classes are located in various elementary school buildings throughout the four participating school corporation districts. Local school corporations provide transportation services to their developmental preschool classes when warranted. Developmental preschool classes are staffed by appropriately licensed public school teachers and highly qualified Educational Assistants. Supportive therapy services are available at each developmental preschool site with each child's eligibility for those services determined through evaluation and case conference committee decision.  If you suspect your child may have a developmental delay, contact the District Supervisor at 812-462-4364 ext. 203.  The program provides universal screening twice a month August through March.

Early Childhood Consultation

The CBSED Early Childhood Department provides consultation services to local general education preschool programs including those enrolled in general education programs provided by the local school, private preschool programs, and area Head Start programs. Educational consultation services are provided to enable children with mild delays/disabilities to participate in a general education preschool setting and meet mandates for provision of special education services in the least restrictive environment (LRE).