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Special Education Services
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Special Education Child Find: The Special Education Programs in the Central Islip School District offer a full complement of services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Programs in Special Education are available to students who have been recommended for services by the district’s CPSE/CSE. If you suspect your preschool child (ages 3-5) may have a disability, please call the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE). If you suspect your school-age child (5-21) may have a disability, please call the Committee on Special Education (CSE) at 631-348-5125.
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Assistive Technology
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What is Special Education?