Enrollment of Children with Special Education Needs
Children are allowed enrollment in this program regardless of need. The number of those with special needs varies over time and has included children with cerebral palsy, hearing and visual impairment, language delay, behavioral needs, autism, down's syndrome and a myriad of medical needs.

Development of the IEP or IFSP
Teachers are included in development of these as often as possible. Early Intervention and Lincoln Public School ECSE encourage inclusion of care providers in process. Parents/guardians determine who will be included in the process. When given opportunity, teachers from this program visit children in other settings - home and school. Routine contacts are made through notebooks, phone calls and visits back and forth from school to center and visa versa.

Special Education Services at Bryan Child Development Center
The teachers receive resources, support and networking opportunities whenever they are going to be given a child with special needs. Specialists are welcome and frequently work with the children in the classroom setting.

Individual Performance Evaluation
All children, regardless of their need, are formally evaluated at preset increments of time. Evaluations identify areas achieved and those emerging. Individual goals are set for children by CDC teachers, parents/guardians and any other specialists involved.

Family Involvement in the Program
CDC teachers develop relationships with entire families. Families are asked to participate in the program, bringing their special qualities and traditions. Grandparents are also active participants in the program, as are significant others whom families have selected to be involved. The center has a family activity council in which teachers and parents/guardians work together to promote special activities.

Schedules
Children's schedules predominately follow parent's work schedules. Because they are hospital employees, their schedules vary from day to day and week to week. Systems are set to insure staff throughout the day know and understand the needs of each child that may be in their care. Staff schedules are set to follow the flow of children. All children are assigned to a primary care giver who is the point person for their care.

Child Specific Accommodations in the Classroom
Parents/guardians are primary in recommending specific classroom accommodations.

Generally, they make recommendations based on coordinated efforts with specialists and center staff. Accommodations range from requesting a specific classroom based on physical design and location in building, to adding support staff at particular times of the day.

Program Funding
Funding is provided through parent fees and medical center subsidy.

Transportation for Children
Children attending Early Childhood Special Education services in Lincoln Public Schools are bussed to and from the school utilizing LPS transportation services. Parents coordinate with the Transportation System to activate this service.

Inservice Training
Multiple inservices are held yearly for all CDC staff. The Lincoln Public Schools Early Childhood Special Education liaison does a number of these for our program. As needs arise, at teacher request, specific/individual opportunities for inservices are provided. Teachers may request "support group" time any time they feel issues are moving beyond their control. Inservice is also available through the Development Disabilities Grant and Lincoln Association for the Education of Young Children.