Tri-County Special Education Association to work with two area schools to conduct Early Childhood Screenings

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[February 25, 2015]  Parents of children ages three to five years old with potential learning difficulties will be able to have their children screened to determine if their child is functioning at the age appropriate level. This service is free.

Chester-East Lincoln – March 4th

Opportunities for screening will be offered at Chester-East Lincoln School on March 4th from noon to 6 p.m.

Parents should contact Jennifer Golden at CEL by February 24th at 732-4136 to schedule an appointment.

Hartsburg-Emden – March 30th

Hartsburg-Emden C.U.S.D. #21, will conduct Early Childhood Screening on March 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Elementary School.

Parents asked to phone Mrs. Fletcher at 217-376-3151 before March 20th between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

About the screening process

The screening process will observe a three-four year old child’s fine and gross motor skills (hop, skip, jump, etc.); conceptual development skills (color, numbers, etc.); and communication skills (speech, language, problem solving, etc.). The screening process will give you and the school district an indication of your child’s functioning at appropriate age levels in the above areas. You will be informed of problem areas as well as areas of acceptable performance.

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Children 3-5 years old with potential learning difficulties discovered by the screening may require further assessment from the school psychologist, school social worker and/or speech language pathologist. Should potential learning problems be revealed through further evaluation, the child may become eligible for an early childhood program in the fall.

To learn more about the program

Parents with questions about the screening should contact Ashley Aper, Special Education Administrator for the Tri-County Special Education Association at 217-871-5454 or apera@tcsea.org.

[Ashley Aper, Special Education Administrator for the Tri-County Special Education Association]

 

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