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Preschool

Welcome to the Carver Elementary School Preschool Program!

The Carver Elementary Preschool is a wonderful program for our young Carver residents. It is located on the Carver Elementary School campus in its own wing of the building and gated playground. Preschool is in session during the following hours:

Morning Sessions: 8:15-10:45 AM
Afternoon Sessions: 12:15-2:45 PM
Extended Day Sessions: 8:15 AM-12:45 PM.

We take pride in providing various developmentally appropriate learning experiences to make each child’s initial school experience positive and memorable. The classroom environment is bright and child-centered. We have experienced and well-qualified teaching and support staff trained in the curriculum and approaches used throughout the building.

The classroom population consists of children who exhibit disabilities, which may include speech and language, social/emotional, fine motor, gross motor, and/or cognitive delays. The integrated model provides for the addition of typically developing peers or role models.

Students with IEPs or Multilingual Learners (MLL)

Children with special needs or Multilingual Learners (MLL) are identified for the program through monthly screenings and early intervention programs. For children identified through early intervention, a transition meeting is scheduled with the family approximately ninety days before their child’s third birthday to review their current plan. The evaluation process is discussed at this meeting, and preschool program options are explained. 

Once consent is signed, the child is observed in a familiar environment. Assessments are scheduled by appropriate staff in the areas of suspected disability. After assessments are completed, a team meeting is held to discuss the results and make appropriate recommendations. For children referred through early intervention, this meeting is held before the child’s third birthday to avoid a disruption of service delivery.

Transportation to and from the program is offered to students on IEPs and students identified as Multilingual Learners.

If you feel your preschooler, age 3 to 5 (just before kindergarten), has special needs or would be considered a Multilingual Learner, please contact the school and schedule a screening. Screenings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month throughout the school year. 

Role Models

Peer role model students exhibit the following criteria:

  • The child must be 3 years old by September 1st of the current school year.
  • The child must be toilet trained.
  • The child should demonstrate age-appropriate skills in a variety of areas.

A screening is required for acceptance into the program. Children considered do not currently receive special education services and do not require special education services. Applicants are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate skills (within 6 months) in the areas of behavioral development, self-help, social-emotional, language, and pre-academics. 

Transportation is provided by the family to and from the program. Children found eligible will be entered into a lottery. Peer model students not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list. Please note that slots are limited.

This is a fee-based program for peer model students. We currently offer 2, 3, and 4-day half-day preschool options. Please inquire about the most current rates for each program.

Here are some examples of what we are looking for from a role model student:

Behavior:

  • Your child should be able to separate from a primary caregiver.
  • They should show an interest in other children.
  • Your child should be able to sit and attend to a group for 10 minutes.
  • They can follow simple directions and rules and accept limits set by adults.

Self-help:

  • Your child should be able to express basic wants and needs.
  • They take care of toileting needs and wash and dry their hands independently.
  • They can help with classroom chores.

Social-Emotional:

  • Your child should be able to play in a small group, take turns, and begin to understand the feelings of others.
  • They can use materials safely and appropriately.
  • They engage in new activities willingly.

Language:

  • Most of your child’s speech is intelligible during out-of-context conversations.
  • They can answer simple who, what, and where questions.
  • They speak in sentences with 3+ words and engage in reciprocal conversations.

Pre-academic skills:

  • Your child can say their name and age.
  • They complete age-appropriate puzzles.
  • They engage in rote counting.
  • They identify basic colors and shapes.
  • They listen as books are read.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss our program options, please contact the Carver Elementary School Office at (508) 866-6210.

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