Submitted by Cindy Sadlowski.
The RSD 17 Integrated Special Needs Preschool Program is seeking 3 and 4 year olds for the 2019-2020 school year. This program consists of peer students and identified special education students in a language-rich, structured environment focused on center-based learning. To meet the criteria for a peer student, your child must:
- Turn 3 by September 1, 2019
- Live within the Haddam, Killingworth, Higganum or Haddam Neck communities
- Demonstrate age-appropriate social, behavioral, and cognitive skills
- Be toilet-trained by the time they start school
- Demonstrate the ability to model appropriate skills in the areas of play, social interactions, and adaptive behaviors
Parent participation and involvement are important components of the program. Peers must be on time daily and have consistent attendance. Transportation to and from the program must be provided by parents or family members. We will be accepting applicants through January and into the beginning of February. Please note that there will be a fee for peers. This year tuition was $1500. Tuition for next year will be set by the BOE in the spring.
If you believe your child meets the above criteria and you would like them to participate in the Integrated Special Needs Preschool Program, please provide the following information:
- Your child’s name/gender
- Your child’s date of birth
- Your home address
- Your home telephone number
- Parent/Guardian name(s)
- An email address
Send information to: Attn: Cindy Sadlowski, Secretary at Burr District Elementary School, 792 Killingworth Rd, Higganum, CT 06441
For more information, csadlowski@rsd17.org; 860-345-4584
