In New York State, reporting for preschool students with disabilities is a critical process to ensure effective educational planning and resource allocation. Here are some key aspects of NYS reporting for this student population:
Individual Evaluation:
Eligibility as a preschool child with a disability is determined through an individual evaluation.
• The evaluation is administered by a multidisciplinary team and is not
dependent on a single procedure.
Preschool Student Reports:
The data is grouped by various factors, including:
• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): Indicates the educational setting
where students receive services
• Age, Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
• Evaluation Timelines
• Preschool Outcomes
School districts are required to submit preschool data to NYS in order to meet special education reporting requirements. This data is submitted through the State Information Repository System (SIRS), resulting in verification reports in the PD Data System which require certification.
NYSED reporting specific to preschool age students with disabilities include:
VR1, VR4, VR6, VR7: Demographic and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) data is reported in the BEDS Day/October Snapshot
VR13: Data regarding students who were provided programs and/or services in a given year is reported in the Year-End Snapshot