PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION/INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT CHILD OUTREACH FOR SCREENING AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION TIMES.
Julie LePain, Child Outreach Coordinator
(401) 647-7560
Julie LePain, Child Outreach Coordinator
(401) 647-7560
Guidelines for Selection
Guidelines for Selection of Typically Developing Peers Friends Learning Together Preschool Each year there are a number of slots available in our integrated special education classroom to typically developing preschool children (aged three to five) in the community. The maximum number of students per class is fifteen, eight of whom are typically developing peers. The remaining seven slots are reserved for students who qualify for special education placement. This decision is made by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team. Typically developing peers are chosen by the following criteria:
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Preschool FAQs
What is the maximum class size? The maximum number of students per class is fifteen. Per state regulations, 51% of the students must be typically developing for the classroom to be considered an integrated special education classroom. Thus, there are eight typically developing students and seven students whose IEP’s deem a classroom placement necessary to meet educational goals. Is there a cost for the program? Federal regulations require that students with Individualized Education Plans are serviced under FAPE, or free appropriate public education. However, there is a charge for typically developing students as preschool placement is not regulatory in our state. The current fee is $200.00 per month. How are peer models chosen? Please refer to “Guidelines for Selection of Typically Developing Peers” for a detailed description on the process and procedures used in identifying community peers. There is currently a two part screening in place that will be required for all typically developing students entering the program. Can I choose which session I want my child to attend? We cannot guarantee a morning or afternoon session based on your needs. Due to the nature of our program, we try to balance out the number of students in our AM/PM session with the needs of our students in the special education program. You are invited to share your preference of session. Generally speaking, younger children are given AM sessions due to the fact that they often tire more quickly than older peers. Can I choose the days my child attends? Our program is a five day program that runs Monday through Friday. The expectation is that typically developing peers have the ability and stamina to attend each session. Does my child need to be toilet trained? Yes, all typically developing students must have achieved this milestone in their development. They must be completely independent and able to consistently use the bathroom on their own. Is there transportation? Typically developing students are not offered bus transportation. Parents/adult guardians must drop off and pick up their children. |