Preschool Inclusion Program Applications Now Available

The Jefferson Township School District will be enrolling a small number of preschool children who will turn three by October 1, 2011 in a preschool inclusion program. Only those who qualify as economically disadvantaged will be accepted. In order to make this determination, we will be using the income verification. In addition, children must be toilet trained before entering the program in September. Completed preschool packets must be submitted to the Office of Special Services, at the above address, no later than Thursday, March 31, 2011.  

This preschool experience will offer children an opportunity to learn and socialize with peers in a nurturing and meaningful learning environment. The class of up to 15 students will include those with disabilities and non-disabled peers from the community. The session is from 12:30 to 3 p.m., following the Jefferson Township Public Schools’ school calendar for 2011-2012.  Classes will be Monday through Thursday and alternating Fridays.

The preschool inclusion program and transportation are being offered at no cost. The class is located at Milton School, 52 Schoolhouse Road, Oak Ridge. The school has a gym, playground, and classroom with developmentally appropriate materials. The curriculum is research-based and has proven results in promoting literacy, thinking and self-regulation skills.  The classroom teacher is experienced and has met New Jersey standards for preschool certification.

A lottery will be held if the number of qualifying applications exceeds the number of openings. Those students who are selected will be contacted to complete the registration process.

To request an application, please contact the Office of Special Services by calling (973) 697-3535 extension 3. The application is also available on-line at the district website at http://www.jefftwp.org/specialservices/specserv.shtml . However, only hard copies will be considered.