CEID Specialized Classrooms

CEID's special education Toddler and Preschool Classrooms serve children who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing and/or have severe speech and language delays.  The classes combine both free play and structured activities to foster the mastery of age appropriate skills in the areas of language, communication and socialization, as well as physical and cognitive development. The classes use a hands-on, play based approach enabling children to fully interact with toys and peers and to develop a more complex use of spoken language, sign language and social interaction.
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The Classes

• Utilize a multi-sensory and integrated thematic approach
• Include auditory training activities
• Use a Total Communication approach, including the simultaneous use of Signing Exact English (SEE) and spoken English

The Toddler class

The Toddler Class serves up to eight children, ages 18 to 36 months. In the Toddler Class, the child to teacher ratio is typically 2:1 providing specialized, individualized attention.  This class meets four mornings per week, Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 12pm.

The Preschool class

The Preschool Class focuses on the developmental needs and interests of preschoolers and prepares them for transition to kindergarten. The class is composed of eight to ten students and has a child to teacher ratio of 4:1. It serves children ages 3 to 5 years who have the skills to thrive in a classroom environment and who will benefit from small group instruction. The Preschool Class meets Monday through Friday, from 9am-12pm.