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Inclusive EARLY EDUCATION and EXPANSION PROGRAM (IEEEP) GRANT

This grant aims to create a pathway from preschool to employment by implementing inclusion models and upgrading classrooms. The grant will increase preschool slots and provide professional development for teachers. The goal is to help all students, including those with disabilities, achieve educational and employment success.

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Inclusive EARLY EDUCATION and EXPANSION PROGRAM (IEEEP) GRANT

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  1. SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Inclusive EARLY EDUCATION and EXPANSION PROGRAM (IEEEP) GRANT

  2. Executive Summary Goals: Create a Preschool to Employment path Implement an Inclusion model for all preschool children Increase number of children in preschool – up to 500 additional slots Upgrade special education preschool classrooms to state preschool standards. Provide professional development for all LUSD preschool teachers Grant Funds: $5,000,000 Required 33% match - facilities budget New program will generate new revenue With current SPED preschool enrollment: $2,400,000 Board Action September 17, 2019

  3. MAPPING FROM PRESCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT • Raise the expectations of students and their families. • Desired outcomes for all students including students with disabilities: Earning a diploma College as an option Employment: Earning a living wage or family living wage

  4. MAPPING FROM PRESCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT It all starts with Preschool • CDE Focus • Governor Focus • Preschool Inclusion grant: $167 million

  5. PRESCHOOL IN LUSD GENERAL EDUCATION 32 Classrooms with 633 students SPECIAL EDUCATION 22 Classrooms with 245 Students A total of 878 preschool students

  6. GOAL • Create an inclusive learning environment for all LUSD preschool students • Help students and adults see that a disability is a natural part of living • Provide all students learning opportunities

  7. THE CLASSROOM • General Education and Special Education co-teach -Clairmont • General Education teacher is supported by an itinerant special education teacher -Parklane, Beckman • Classrooms will have one general education para-educator and at least one special education para-educator

  8. THE GRANT • Upgrade existing special education preschool classrooms to state standards • Restrooms • Fire Clearance • Square Footage • Provide professional development for all preschool teachers: general and special ed • Include necessary adaptive materials and items needed for students to access the learning environment

  9. Budget Information • Current Expenditures 5710 & 5730 • 28.86 FTE Certificated • 35.81 FTE Classified • 2019-2020 Budget: $6,706.258 • Program generates $0 Revenue • With Program Developed by Grant • Create about $2,400,000 in revenue for current number of SPED preschool students • Revenue increases as enrollment increases

  10. LEADERSHIP TEAM • General Education Teachers • Special Education Teachers • Principal • Parents • Community Agencies • Local Business Leaders • Family Resource Network • Past Student

  11. Lodi Unified School District, in partnership with our community, provides a world class student-centered safe learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, embracesdiversity, and empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

  12. I want to be a teacher Graduation Day I want to work for LUSD I want to go to college I want a job! I want a job!

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