What does this measure?

The proportion of 3- to 5-year-olds receiving special education services.

Why is this important?

Preschool special education services can improve children's cognitive performance, reduce the need for special education services in grades K-12, and improve the likelihood of success in school.

How is Ulster County performing?

In 2016, 7.6% of preschoolers in Ulster County received special education services, above the state (excluding NYC) rate of 6.2%. Ulster's rate rose 3 percentage points from 2000 to 2016, the highest in the region and was the eighth consecutive year in which Ulster's rate was higher than the state's rate.

Notes about the data

Data for this indicator are expected to be released in the third quarter.