Exceptional Child Education (ECE) programs are designed to meet the needs of students who have educational disabilities. Services are provided to students in both comprehensive and special education facilities, and a range of programs, techniques, methods, and materials is available for individualized instruction.

JCPS offers an Early Childhood program for children who will be 4 years old on or before August 1st and qualify based on household income and/or special needs, and children who turn 3 years old on or before August 1st and have an Individual Educational Program (IEP).

JCPS offers an Early Childhood program for children who will be 4 years old on or before August 1st and qualify based on household income and children who are 3 or 4 years old with an Individual Educational Program (IEP) for a diagnosed disability.

Katie Cooper, Ph.D., is the Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Community Relations supervisor for Jefferson County Public Schools. She works with families to answer questions regarding the special education process and available resources in the community.

JCPS will assess any student, ages 3 to 21 years, who is suspected of having a disability. If your child is not enrolled in a JCPS school, please complete this Special Education Support Request or call (502) 485-3170 for more information.

The Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Department meets the individual needs of students ages 3 through 21 who are eligible for special education and related services according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

John Roberts is the Assistant Director of Exceptional Child Education for elementary schools. Each elementary zone in JCPS has a team of district support staff. For assistance with questions related to your elementary school student, please call: (502) 485-3215.

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Early Childhood JCPS offers a variety of programs for three and four-year-old children. These programs are designed to prepare children socially, physically, emotionally, and educationally for elementary school.

Jefferson County Public Schools 3332 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218 Phone: (502) 313-4357. [email protected]