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This document is divided into sections aligning with each section of the rule. This document will continue to be updated based on additional questions and concerns from the field.  \n(A) Definitions  \n1. Do the new classroom definitions change how the Least Restrictive Environment is coded in EMIS?  \nLeast Restrictive Environment codes will not change. Refer to the Decision Tree for Reporting Educational Environments for Children Ages 3-5 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for appropriate EMIS codes.  \n2. Does the term regular early childhood setting apply to questions in section 11 of the IEP? If not, when would this term be used and in what context?  \nA regular early childhood setting is defined in rule (Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-11 (A)(1)(g))“asan educational setting in which 50 percent or less of the students are children with disabilities.” This term aligns with the federal reporting requirements for Indicator 6. For further guidance, see the Preschool Special Education section on Indicator 6: Least Restrictive Environment.  \nSection 11 of the IEP asks, “Does the child attend a general education setting?”  \nA general education setting is a setting in which the child will be:  \n• Receiving instruction in the general education curriculum taught by a general education teacher with non-disabled peers in natural proportions; AND  \n• Receiving instruction at the level required in rule, which is a minimum of 360 hours of programming per year and must include instruction in the general education curriculum.  \nFor further guidance on Section 11, refer to Preschool Universal Supports IEP Part 3.  \nThe graphic below demonstrates the relationship between the two terms and some of the class types. As defined in rule, the regular early childhood setting includes the four classroom types: public school preschool general education class, nonpublic school preschool class, Head Start preschool class and public school preschool integrated class. A general education setting, however, only includes three classroom types: public school preschool general education class, nonpublic school preschool class and Head Start preschool class. The integrated class is not considered a general education setting because it does not meet the requirement of less than 50 percent of the students being children with disabilities (Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-11(J)(2)(a)) .  \n\n| Regular Early Childhood Setting (Federal Reporting) |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| General Education Setting (IEP Section 11) |  |  | Public school preschool integrated class. |\n| Public school preschool general education class | Nonpublic school preschool class | Head Start preschool class | Public school preschool integrated class |\n\n3. Can the teacher of a public school preschool general education class who is dual certified serve as both the general education teacher and the intervention specialist for children on IEP's in that  \nclassroom?  \nNo, the lead teacher of a public school preschool general education class shall not serve as the intervention specialist of record or IEP case manager for any children with disabilities (i.e. , children with IEPs), even if the individual holds appropriate licensure for those roles (3301-51-11(A)(1)(g)(i)(d)) . An itinerant service provider (early childhood intervention specialist and/or related service provider) would be listed as the intervention specialist of record or IEP case manager. Special education services are provided by the itinerant service provider through direct and/or indirect services.  \n4. In a public school preschool integrated classroom, are teachers that have been ","cbCailv7R7ypwzgs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailv7R7ypwzgs","pdf",282426,"English","# Preschool Children Eligible for Special Education\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n## (A) Definitions\n### 1. Do the new classroom definitions change how the Least Restrictive Environment is coded in EMIS?\n### 2. Does the term regular early childhood setting apply to questions in section 11 of the IEP?\n### 3. Can the teacher of a public school preschool general education class who is dual certified serve as both teachers and intervention specialist?\n### 4. In a public school preschool integrated classroom, are teachers grandfathered in if they do not have a general education license?\n### 5. 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