Peer Model Program

Oxford Public Schools offers a Peer Model Program as part of the Oxford Preschool. This is an exciting educational opportunity for selected preschool children. The Preschool Program is located at Quaker Farms School and is looking for three and four year old children to participate in the preschool classroom as role models for their peers with special needs. In order to be considered, students must be 3 or 4 years old and be an Oxford resident.

The Oxford Preschool is an interdisciplinary, language, literature, motor, and play-based program whose curriculum is based upon the CT Early Learning and Development Standards (CTELDS) for its design and planned activities. We see the role of teachers as supporters of development, and as such, our role is to promote active learning for all students. Our goal is to provide an appropriate learning environment incorporating both early childhood special education and developmental preschool programs to prepare all children for the greatest opportunities for educational success. We understand that our children learn best through self-initiated activity; therefore, our learning activities reflect this philosophy. Children selected as role models will participate in an age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social growth and promoting development and independence.

We accept peer models provided they are three years old by the first day of school and have passed our screening. Applications must be received by April 5, 2024. The screening will be held on April 12, 2024, and we will contact all applicants with the details. Children will be selected based on strong language skills and appropriate social/peer interactions. Decisions will be based on screening. Tuition and transportation costs are as follows:

Tuition Transportation(Optional)

The application is available online on the Oxford Public Schools website at: https://www.opsct.org/districtinformation/preschoolprogram

Please fill out the application and email it to Marilyn Gotshall OR mail the application to:

Oxford Public Schools, Pupil Personnel Services

50 Great Oak Road, Suite 50A

Oxford, CT 06478

OR Please call 203-888-7754 x1111 for further information.