What is the Committee On Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee On Special Education (CSE)?
Every school district has a Committee on Preschool Special Education (sometimes called the CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (sometimes called the CSE). The CPSE is responsible for children ages three through five with disabilities. The CSE is responsible for children with disabilities ages five through 21. Some school districts also have Subcommittees on Special Education (sometimes called the SubCSE). You are a member of the Committee that is responsible for your child. You know your child better than anyone else, and you have valuable knowledge to bring to Committee discussions. Other members of the Committees are people who have a broad range of experiences planning for and/or working with students with disabilities. Together we will work to make sure that special education programs and services are provided to meet your child’s needs.
