Early Childhood Special Education

Forest Lake Public School District
943 SW 9TH AVENUE
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
103 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program located at 200 SW 4th St in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Forest Lake Area School District. Designed to support the developmental needs of children from birth to kindergarten age, this facility focuses on providing early intervention and tailored instruction for students who have identified delays or disabilities. The program emphasizes a child-centered approach, working closely with families to establish foundational skills that promote cognitive, social, and physical growth in a nurturing environment.

By providing specialized resources and therapeutic support, the center plays a critical role in bridging the gap for young learners before they transition into mainstream primary education. The facility is staffed by licensed professionals, including early childhood special education teachers and related service providers, who collaborate to create individualized education programs (IEPs). Through play-based learning and targeted interventions, the Forest Lake ECSE program aims to empower children to reach their highest potential and ensure they are well-prepared for their future educational journey.
103
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
34.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    76 (73.8%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.8%)
  • Black
    7 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.8%)
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: Forest Lake Public School District
Phone: (651)982-8129
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 34.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 103
Gender Ratio
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