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Region One Preschool Screening Service
As part of the special education preschool child identification service, Regional School District One encourages parents of children between the ages of three and five years, especially those who might have special educational needs, to contact their town's elementary school to make an appointment for a brief screening. The screening process will also give your child an opportunity to be eligible to participate in the preschool program as a tuition student. Region One serves children residing in the towns of Kent, Cornwall, Sharon, Canaan, Salisbury and North Canaan. The screening process will take place throughout the school year for each of the towns of the region.
Parents who have concerns about the development of their child who is under the age of three years should contact their physician or the Region One Pupil Services office for more information about Birth-to-Three referral process. Health and child care providers, nursery schools, day care centers, community/ family and social services providers may also have contact with children who might be eligible for evaluation. Those who are caring for a child or know of a child who might benefit from such services are asked to share this information with the child's parents.
Early childhood experiences and learning are important in the educational growth of children. This period of growth is particularly important for children who might have developmental delays or other potential learning difficulties. Assessment may examine the areas of motor skills, hearing, vision, speech and language, cognitive skills and social skills. Timely intervention in these cases can dramatically influence future success in school. If necessary, Region One provides preschool programs and services for children who are identified as having special education needs.
For more info regarding early childhood screening or services, call Carole McGuire, Supervisor of Special Education, at 860-824-5639.
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