State grant - B preschool (619)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $960,590 Formula Grant under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) to the Vermont State Agency of Education (VSAE). This grant provides funding to support comprehensive special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years in Vermont, with optional services for 2-year-olds transitioning to age 3.

The grant sub-awards to local education agencies, including North Country Supervisory Union, Burlington School District, Southwest VT Supervisory Union, and Town of Hartford School District, will enable these organizations to deliver a range of educational interventions and support services designed to prepare young children with disabilities for successful transitions into kindergarten and future academic environments. Services funded through the grant sub-awards include specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services.