Family Selection Criteria
Recruitment and Priority
10% of CSPP-funded enrollment is set aside for Children with Exceptional Needs
All families will be ranked based on the following Admission Priorities list, as mandated by the State:
Enrollment Priorities for Enrollment :
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First: The child is the recipient of Child Protective Services (CPS) or At-risk of being neglected, abused, or exploited
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Second: Once the set-aside is filled, children with exceptional needs are from income-eligible families. Prioritize based on income ranking order.
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Third: Eligible 4-year-old not enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten. Prioritize children enrolled in CSPP as a 3-year-old, then prioritize dual language learners within each ranking based on the earliest waitlist date.
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Fourth: Eligible 3-year-old. Within each ranking, prioritize dual language learners based on the earliest waitlist date.
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Fifth: Family income is not more than 15% above the income threshold. Prioritize exceptional needs children, then 4-year-olds, then 3-year-olds. (limited to 10% of funded enrollment)
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Sixth: Family resides in approved neighborhood school boundaries. Prioritize based on income ranking order.
California State Preschool Program Sites
An eligibility waitlist will be maintained yearly to ensure enrollment according to State eligibility guidelines. This waitlist will be utilized to fill vacancies that occur throughout the school year.
Intent to Register (waitlist)
