Buffalo, NY: Special ed preschool classes see "significant increase in demand"

Sept 17, 2023, Bolly Inside: Preschool Special Education Classes Soar in Buffalo Public Schools as Need Grows www.bollyinside.com/news/education/preschool-special-education-classes-soar-in-buffalo-public-schools-as-need-grows/

Preschool special education classes in Buffalo have seen a significant increase in demand as the need for special education services rises.

Buffalo Public Schools currently operates 11 classrooms for preschool students with disabilities and plans to open five more in the coming months. The district partners with Erie County to address the needs of these students and receives funding from various sources.

However, some parents have expressed concerns that their children did not receive adequate care or screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special education remains a major focus for Buffalo schools due to the pandemic and the district’s responsibilities as a large urban district.

Buffalo Public Schools has seen a surge in demand for preschool special education programs.

The district currently operates 11 classrooms for preschool students with disabilities and plans to open five more.

Buffalo Schools partners with Erie County and receives funding from various sources. Parents have raised concerns about the lack of normal care and screenings for their children during the pandemic.

Preschool special education classes soar as major need grows

Preschool special education classes in Buffalo have experienced a significant increase in demand as the need for these services continues to grow. Buffalo Public Schools currently operates 11 classrooms for preschool students with disabilities, and they are planning to open five more in the coming months. The district works in partnership with Erie County to address the needs of these students and receives funding from various sources such as Head Start and daycare programs. However, some parents have expressed concerns about the lack of normal care and screenings for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting the Growing Demand

Buffalo Public Schools has been actively working to meet the growing demand for preschool special education classes. The district has increased the number of classrooms available and plans to open more in the near future….