EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
4316 RICE LAKE RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
200 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program located at 215 N 1st Ave E in Duluth, MN**, functions as a specialized educational hub within the Duluth Public Schools system. This facility is dedicated to supporting the developmental and educational needs of children from birth to age five who have been identified with disabilities or developmental delays. By providing targeted early intervention services, the program aims to foster growth in essential areas such as communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, and cognitive readiness, ensuring these students are better prepared for their eventual transition into a traditional kindergarten setting.

The school operates with a focus on inclusion and individualized instruction, adhering to the principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The staff—which typically includes special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and paraprofessionals—work collaboratively with families to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Through a play-based curriculum and therapeutic support, the program strives to bridge developmental gaps in a nurturing environment, serving as a critical resource for Duluth families navigating the early stages of their child's educational journey.
200
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (90.0 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)336-8744
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 200
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