IDEA Preschool CCEIS
About CCEIS
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") was amended to allow, and sometimes require, local educational agencies ("LEAs") to use a portion of their IDEA funds for comprehensive coordinated early intervening services ("CCEIS"). CCEIS activities are for students who are currently not identified as needing special education.
The rationale for using these funds for CCEIS is based on research showing that the earlier a child’s learning problems or difficulties are identified, the more quickly and effectively the problems and difficulties can be addressed and the greater the chances that the child’s problems will be ameliorated or decreased in severity. Conversely, the longer a child goes without assistance, the longer the remediation time and the more intense and costly services might be.
Source of Funds
Up to 15% of the IDEA Preschool Grant funds may be used (or must be used) for CCEIS.
Funding Allocation
The Fresno County SELPA allocates IDEA - Preschool funds for CCEIS activities based on a percentage factor, if applicable.
Accounting
- Revenue Transfer: 0100-33150-0-5730-0000-818200. Cash is disbursed upon the receipt of funds from CDE, after the approval of expenditure claims.
- LEA Contribution from: 0100-33150-0-5730-0000-8990XX
- LEA Contribution to: 0100-33180-0-XXXX-0000-8990XX
- Expenditures: 0100-33180-0-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXX
Use of Funds
- Funds are to be used for coordinated, early intervening services for preschool children ages three, four, and five. More information can be found here.
- CEIS Practice Guide.pdf
