- Brunswick City School District
- Kidder Preschool
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Brunswick's Kidder Preschool (housed at Kidder Elementary School) originated in 1991. It is a preschool designed for both children with disabilities and their typically developing peers. This unique arrangement benefits all students. Typically-developing peers serve as role models for those with identified developmental delays, which helps them to develop skills necessary to be successful in school. In addition, typical peers gain a more personalized preschool experience that includes many teaching techniques not available in a regular preschool.
Who may attend?Children may attend the preschool if they are between 3 to 5 years of age. If a child has a documented disability, it is generally in one of the following areas:- communication skills (speech and/or language)
- hearing ability
- vision
- motor function
- social-emotional behavior
- visual abilities
- cognitive/pre-academic skills
How do I know if my child qualifies for Kidder Preschool?
Our preschool staff members screen each child with a suspected disability. If in-depth testing is warranted, it is completed by a staff member qualified in a specific area such as speech or motor skills. Afterward, a written report is prepared which details each child's strengths and areas of need. State preschool rules determine eligibility for services.I want my student to be a typical peer. What is required?If you are interested in your child becoming a typical peer in our preschool program, the first step is to contact our preschool secretary, Sarah Korte (skorte@bcsoh.org). Please do NOT register your child until after they have been screened by our preschool team.What does the preschool staff look for in a typical peer?-PEERS MUST BE COMPLETELY TOILET TRAINED-Play cooperatively with peers-Take turns-Participate in an activity when invited by a peer or an adult-Verbally interact with peers in play situations-Clear and understandable speech by unfamiliar adults-Follow simple directions-Use toys and classroom materials appropriately-Listen attentively and respond to a story read to them-Separates from parent easily-Help with a simple task when asked (ex: clean up time)-Follow safety rules-Eat and drink independentlyHow much is the tuition for typical peers?Tuition costs $160.00 per month.What days and times do the children go to school?Your child would attend Monday through Friday for either an A.M. or P.M. session.The AM session time is 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.The PM session time is 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.Is transportation provided?Some students with disabilities may qualify for special transportation. This will be determined at your child's IEP meeting. Transportation is not provided for typically-developing peers.What school supplies will my student need?Please click HERE to find the school supply list for Kidder Preschool Students.
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Emily YoungAssistant Principal, Kidder ElementaryPhone: 330-225-7731 x1558Email: eyoung@bcsoh.orgSarah KortePreschool SecretaryPhone: 330-273-0505Email: skorte@bcsoh.org