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Witnesses describe RISE pilot: full‑day, five‑day preschool for children with multiple exceptionalities; expansion plans reported
Summary
Committee testimony described a pilot preschool program called RISE for children on the autism spectrum with hearing or vision loss, noted the program runs five days a week for a full school day, has a waiting list double current capacity, and is being considered for regional expansion.
A presenter described a preschool program identified in testimony as RISE and said it serves children on the autism spectrum who also have hearing or vision loss. The presenter told the committee the program integrates typically developing peers and uses universal design for learning strategies.
On program intensity, the presenter said RISE operates as a “5…
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