Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) is available in all elementary schools that house primary grades. Pre- Kindergarten is a program for children four years of age on or before September 1st of the year in which they apply for entrance and provides experiences that help them develop intellectually, personally, socially, and in psychomotor skills. Registration criteria includes a birth certificate, an immunization record, proof of residency, proof of custody (if applicable), and a Social Security card, and proof of income for adults living with the child. This program builds a strong foundation for success in the primary grades. All classes offer a full day program for Pre-Kindergarten students. Only families living in the attendance areas for Pemberton and Beaver Run may attend their full day programs due to special grant requirements under the Judy Hoyer Center Grant. Special Education A full continuum of special education services are provided to children from birth to age 21 in accord with federal and state laws. Services include diagnostic evaluation, instruction, and related therapies as appropriate. All services are free and provided ONLY with the informed consent of the parents. Specific programs include infants/toddlers (ages birth through 2), pre-school (ages 3 to 5), and instruction (Grades K-12). Related services may include audiology, counseling, interpreting, occupational therapy, orientation/mobility, physical therapy, psychological services, speech and language therapy, and translation as appropriate. Referrals for infants and toddlers services should be directed to the Holly Center (410-543-6920). Referrals for pre-school services should be directed to the early Childhood Services Teacher Consultant (410-677-4493). Referrals regarding school-age children enrolled in parochial/private All procedures and regulations governing the provision of special education services are on fileat the Board of Education and in each school. Title I/State Compensatory Education Program Title I/SCE programs concentrate on providing assistance to students in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Programs are designed to help students who are achieving below expected levels in schoolwork. The goal is to help students improve their achievement levels through “one on one” or “small group” instruction to supplement regular instruction. Teachers, instructional assistants, educational material, and equipment provide the additional support. Students are chosen to participate after reviews of performance on standardized tests, grades, class work, achieved levels of math-reading performance compared with anticipated levels of achievement, retention history, attendance or other needs determined by the school management team. Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) is responsible for the program and its implementation on each school. The team consists of administrators, teachers, assistants, parents, and other community members. They address needs identified in the school through the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Each program provides many activities designed to involve parents and the community. The program is funded by the federal government under the Elementary and Secondary Education
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