SAU 74 Preschool Program
Welcome to the SAU 74 Integrated Preschool Program! We are an early childhood program serving children ages 3-5 years old who live in Barrington. We have 3 classrooms, each running a morning and afternoon session Monday-Thursday. It is the goal of this program to have parents, teachers, and therapists (if involved with your child) work together in meeting the unique needs of each child.
As parents, you play a vital role in your child’s development. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. We invite you to work together with the program staff to become an active participant in our school.
The primary goals of our program are to:
✓ Develop each child’s maximum potential and independence.
✓ Enhance each child’s ability to participate in the educational environment.
✓ Provide parents with the opportunity to build skills and confidence in working with
their children by promoting and sharing information and ideas.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The Integrated Preschool Program was established to provide educational programs for children ages 3 through 5 years of age who have identified educational disabilities. An integrated preschool setting is one in which children with disabilities are integrated or included in a classroom with typically developing children. The children with disabilities participate in all of the activities within the class and modifications are made as needed. These services are regulated by state and federal law and are provided at no cost to families. Children are referred to the program by parents, physicians, early childhood educators, Early Supports and Services agencies, and others if they have any developmental concerns. The information provided is reviewed, and any additional information needed is gathered to determine the need for a developmental assessment. Once completed, a determination of eligibility is made. Not all students with developmental weaknesses qualify for services. The disability must adversely impact the child’s educational performance.
The Integrated Preschool Program has 2 programs:
The 3-Year Old Program: Takes place in the morning from 8:25-11:00
The 4-Year Old Program: Takes place in the afternoon from 12:00-2:45
The cost is $245 monthly.
Each classroom has a teacher that holds Early Childhood Special Education Certification (N-3) and Early Childhood Education Certification (N-3) and an assistant as well. A Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist provide services to students in the classroom and in a small group or 1:1 setting as well.
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS:
➞ Students who are suspected of having an educational disability will go through a formal referral process, including testing and discussion of eligibility for special education.
➞If a student qualifies for the special education program, they will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) written to outline their specific goals. The goals will be worked on by a special education teacher, speech pathologist and/or an occupational therapist as prescribed in the IEP in either a morning or afternoon session.
➞ Once a child meets all the goals outlined in the IEP, they may no longer qualify to attend the Integrated Preschool Program. If there are spots available, parents will have the option to have their child continue to attend at the cost of $245/month.