Registration
Preschool Program
The preschool program is designed for children ages three to five who manifest mild to severe delay in one or more developmental areas. The program goal is to provide children with educational opportunities that promote educational success and daily independence.
2008-09 Application
Peer model
application and application instructions.
Call (614) 334-1404 for more information.
About the Preschool
Children participate in a daily circle time, which includes calendar activities, name recognition, basic skills such as colors, shape, counting, and songs. Small group activities include playtime in a variety of settings such as blocks and puzzles, daybooks, kitchen, dramatic play, water/sand table, workbench, art activities or dress-up. These play activities provide ample time to increase social skills and practice appropriate interactions. A daily snack time provides opportunities to practice self-help skills and social language skills.
Different themes are used throughout the year to teach a variety of developmental skills needed for the school environment. Literature, songs, art activities, sensory and movement activities are incorporated into the theme.
Eligibility
Each three and five year old, suspected of delayed development, must be evaluated by a team of individuals to determine eligibility.
The State of Ohio, Department of Special Education, establishes eligibility criteria. Typically, the assessment includes measures of the child's skills/abilities in the following areas:
- Cognitive
- Communication
- Social/Emotional
- Motor (Fine and Gross)
- Pre-academic
- Hearing
- Vision
Peer Role Models
HCSD Preschool program is primarily designed for children with disabilities; however, typically developing children who enjoy a well-rounded, developmentally appropriate preschool class also may enroll to serve as peer role models for the students with disabilities.
Children enrolled as typically developing peers will be charged a monthly tuition of $75.00. Parents of peers must provide transportation to and from school.
Skill Expectations for Peers
- Plays cooperatively with peers
- Takes turns with minimal assistance
- Participates in an activity when invited by a peer or an adult
- Verbally interacts with peers in play situations
- Speech is clear and understandable by unfamiliar adults
- Can follow simple directions and some multiple step directions
- Responds to simple questions
- Can work in small group for at least 10 minute
- Use toys and classroom materials appropriately
- Listens attentively to a story and can make comments or answer age appropriate questions about a story
- Separates easily from parent
- Helps with simple task when asked, such as cleaning up
- Independent with toileting needs (may need help with difficult snaps)
- Follows safety rules when reminded
*Children must be completely toilet trained