"Little Learners" Preschool Program Announced
A new preschool program for 3-year-olds being jointly run by The Winnetka Public Schools and the Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) will begin in September 2010 at Greeley School in Winnetka, IL. This blended preschool will have a maximum enrollment of 14 students. 7 spaces will be reserved for students who have special needs and 7 spaces will be for same age peers.
Greeley School
Winnetka, IL
Begins September 2010, Monday-Friday 8:45-11:15 a.m. (a 3-day/week transition option is also available)
This program is open to families who reside in Winnetka and surrounding area. Priority enrollment for Winnetka District 36 students.
The cost is $3,300.00.
Program Description
This integrated preschool program is designed to support children's social, language, cognitive/pre-academic, and motor development. Research has shown that shared learning experiences have positive effects for both children with and without special needs. The program is based on best practices in early childhood education.
The classroom will use the Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers which is a developmentally appropriate curriculum that targets 50 goals for all young learners in the areas of social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development. Children have opportunities for teacher-directed learning and self-directed exploration/play at 11 Interest Areas: Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library Discovery, Sand and Water, Music and Movement, Cooking, Computers and Outdoors.
Program Features
- Preschool staff has specialized knowledge of child development
- High Adult : Child ratio (expected to be 3 : 1)
- Certified Early Childhood Teacher
- A classroom assistant
- Special Education supports for children with special needs, including:
- Speech/Language therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- School Psychologist consultation
Contact Mark Ditthardt, Director of Pupil Services, The Winnetka Pubic Schools
847-446-9400 ext 2622
markditthardt@winnetka36.org
Greeley School
Winnetka, IL
Begins September 2010, Monday-Friday 8:45-11:15 a.m. (a 3-day/week transition option is also available)
This program is open to families who reside in Winnetka and surrounding area. Priority enrollment for Winnetka District 36 students.
The cost is $3,300.00.
Program Description
This integrated preschool program is designed to support children's social, language, cognitive/pre-academic, and motor development. Research has shown that shared learning experiences have positive effects for both children with and without special needs. The program is based on best practices in early childhood education.
The classroom will use the Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers which is a developmentally appropriate curriculum that targets 50 goals for all young learners in the areas of social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development. Children have opportunities for teacher-directed learning and self-directed exploration/play at 11 Interest Areas: Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library Discovery, Sand and Water, Music and Movement, Cooking, Computers and Outdoors.
Program Features
- Preschool staff has specialized knowledge of child development
- High Adult : Child ratio (expected to be 3 : 1)
- Certified Early Childhood Teacher
- A classroom assistant
- Special Education supports for children with special needs, including:
- Speech/Language therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- School Psychologist consultation
Contact Mark Ditthardt, Director of Pupil Services, The Winnetka Pubic Schools
847-446-9400 ext 2622
markditthardt@winnetka36.org
