REAP is a developmental daycare program at East Carolina University begun in 1969 by the Developmental Evaluation Clinic. It was then continued by the College of Education's Special Education program area beginning in 1974. The program serves preschool children with special needs ranging from two through five years of age.
Purpose of REAP
The purpose of REAP is twofold. First, the program provides direct educational and related services to preschool children with mental retardation and other special needs. Second, the REAP staff provides supervision for students completing course requirements for observation, practicum, student teaching, internship, and certification in preschool handicapped. It serves as a model for educating young children with disabilities and as a site for research projects in this most critical area of special education.
Educational Program
The program provided to the children at REAP addresses all areas of a child's development. These include language, social, gross, and fine motor skills, as well as daily living tasks such as toileting and eating independently. Activities are planned and adapted to meet the individual needs of each child. The schedule is structured to accommodate large and small group activities. Music, art, and adaptive physical education are offered on a regular basis. Field trip experiences outside of the center that also stimulate the child's growth and development occur frequently.
Families
Families are an integral part of our total program of working with our REAP students. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and other family members are encouraged to be a part of our program. Families participate in a variety of activities such as classroom assistance, volunteering, educational program planning conferences, observations, Parent Partners Group (PPG), home visits, and other special events.
For information contact
Ms. Tracy Riddle - Interim Director
(252)737-1254 
