Pre-School Programs - Community Consolidated School District 62

Photo of students playing outside at the Early Learning Center.

SPARK

The SPARK Program (Special Programs Arranged Regarding Kids) provides parent-funded pre-school classes for three (3)- and four (4)-year olds, Extended Day Kindergarten (EDK), and Before and After school programming for preschool students only.

Learning Links Interactive Family Library, a component of the Early Childhood Block Grant, is a family centered, literacy-rich environment located at the Early Learning Center in Forest School offering a variety of literacy experiences and materials that can be checked out for home use.

SPARK’s mission is to provide a safe, secure environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

For further information, contact the SPARK office at 847-824-1065

Early childhood special education pre-school

Jane L. Westehold offers a continuum of special education services to meet the unique educational needs of the three to five year old students with disabilities.

Preschool children are found eligible to participate in district services through an identification and assessment process.

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Pre-school for All-children ages 3-5

The State of Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant funds the Preschool for All (STAR) program for students who meet program criteria. This program emphasizes the relationship among early childhood education, parenting education and involvement, and future success in school.

This program has achieved the Gold Circle of Quality from the Illinois State Board of Education.

If you are interested in more information please contact:

Tamee Hussar, 847-789-5618

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prevention initiative-birth to age 3

The State of Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant funds the Preschool For All Prevention Initiative Program for children birth to 3 and their families.

This program provides early, comprehensive evidence-based child development and family support services to help families prepare their young children for later school success.

Children and their families must meet program criteria to attend.

If you are interested in more information please contact:

Julie Ritzema, 847-789-5613

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EARLY CHILDHOOD - STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM

Purpose

The Early Childhood Structured Teaching Program provides educational and related services to students, ages 3-5, identified with needs consistent with autism spectrum disorders.

The program utilizes a variety of research based methods to provide each student with an individualized program in a classroom setting.

These evidence based methods include, but are not limited to: applied behavior analysis (task analysis, forward/backward chaining, shaping, discrete trial, and antecedent support), naturalistic teaching, schedules, structured teaching, augmentative and alternative communication support, sensory regulation, behavior supports and social skills training.

Program Goals

Entrance Guidance

• Evaluation and special education eligibility in the area of autism or needs consistent with autism spectrum disorders.

• Determination by the school-based IEP team that the resources available in the less restrictive early childhood programs cannot meet the student’s educational needs.

• The school-based IEP team determination that placement in the Structured Teaching Program is appropriate.

Exit Guidance

• A student may exit the Early Childhood Structured Teaching Program based upon the IEP team’s determination that another program would better address the student’s needs.

• A student will exit the Early Childhood Structured Teaching Program program upon the determination that he/she is no longer eligible for special education services.

• A student will exit the Early Childhood Structured Teaching Program upon aging out of preschool.

Early Childhood - Special Needs Program

Purpose

The Early Learning Special Needs Program provides educational and related services to students, ages 3-5, identified with developmental delays.

The program utilizes a variety of research based methods to provide each student with an individualized program in a classroom setting.

These evidence based methods include, but are not limited to: naturalistic teaching, schedules, augmentative and alternative communication support, sensory regulation, behavior supports and social skills training. Blended and instructional classes are available based on a student’s level of need.

Program Goals

Entrance Guidance

Evaluation and special education eligibility includes the presence of developmental delays.

• Determination by the school-based IEP team that the resources available in a general education preschool programs cannot meet the student’s educational needs.

• The school-based IEP team determination that placement in the Special Needs Preschool Program is appropriate.

Exit Guidance

• A student may exit the Early Childhood Special Needs Program based upon the IEP team’s determination that another program would better address the student’s needs.

• A student will exit the Early Childhood Special Needs Program program upon the determination that he/she is no longer eligible for special education services.

• A student will exit the Early Childhood Special Needs Program upon aging out of preschool.

• A student will exit the Early Childhood Structured Teaching Program upon aging out of preschool.