Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Degree Completion

1981

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Glen Madsen

Second Committee Member

L. Nesselroad

Third Committee Member

S. Chrysler

Abstract

A preschool model for 3-5 year old rural handicapped children is based on developmental skills in the areas of receptive and expressive language acquisition, fine and gross motor movement and beginning cognitive skills. Also included, to facilitate the establishment of a new rural preschool is a list of materials needed to begin the program and a list of free and low cost legal, medical, and assessment services. The need for rural preschool programs is discussed as well as reasons for growth of preschool in Washington state.

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