EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED. is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EDEN PRAIRIE, MN with about 149 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED. has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The facility located at 8040 Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational site dedicated to **Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)** within the Eden Prairie School District. This location is designed to provide essential developmental and academic support for young children, typically ranging from birth to kindergarten age, who have been identified with special needs or developmental delays. By offering a tailored learning environment, the program aims to provide early intervention services that help children build foundational skills necessary for their long-term educational success.

The environment at this site emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating instruction from certified special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists. The curriculum focuses on developmental milestones, social-emotional growth, and individualized education program (IEP) goals, ensuring that each student receives the specific accommodations and therapeutic support required to thrive. By operating this dedicated space, Eden Prairie Schools ensures that young learners receive high-quality, inclusive support in a setting specifically equipped to meet their unique developmental requirements.

For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED. at (952) 975-6974 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.