Early Childhood Special Education

7020 PERRY AVE N
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429

www.district279.org/academics/early-childhood-specia

404 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program located at 7020 Perry Ave N in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Osseo Area Schools (District 279) umbrella. The program is dedicated to supporting children from birth to age five who have developmental delays or disabilities. Its primary mission is to provide foundational support that addresses the unique learning and developmental needs of young children, ensuring they receive the necessary interventions to prepare them for success in future school environments.

The facility focuses on a collaborative approach, working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized education plans tailored to each child's specific developmental milestones. By offering a structured and inclusive environment, the program seeks to foster growth in areas such as communication, motor skills, social-emotional development, and cognitive learning. As part of District 279’s broader commitment to student services, this location serves as a critical resource for early intervention, aiming to bridge developmental gaps before students transition into primary elementary education.

404

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	47
Black	138
Asian	44
Two or More	43

Black
138 (34.2%)
White
132 (32.7%)
Hispanic
47 (11.6%)
Asian
44 (10.9%)
Two or More
43 (10.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)585-7300
Website:	http://www.district279.org/academics/early-childhood-specia
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 404