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Preschool Program
Forest Rose Preschool
Forest Rose School’s Preschool provides free and appropriate educational opportunities and services to preschool children with special needs. Preschool students who are typically developing are also enrolled in the program as social and communication models and to encourage inclusion and understanding of people with disabilities. The preschool program is in session Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Eligibility
Children between three and five years of age who reside in Fairfield County and have a documented disability in one or more areas of development are eligible for the program. Forest Rose School’s Preschool is one of the placement options on a continuum of services for preschoolers in the county.
Services
The preschool offers a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices with the Early Learning Content Standards embedded. Areas of focus are sensorimotor, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, self-help, and pre-academic readiness. The children are provided many opportunities for self-expression through creative activities. Related services offered through our program that may be specified on a child’s IEP. (Individualized Education Program) are: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Adapted Physical Education and Transportation.
All teachers and teacher assistants are certified and licensed by the Ohio Department of Education.
Intake
If you suspect that your child has delays with their development, you must contact your local school district to request an evaluation.
- Fairfield County Educational Service Center (represents Amanda -Clearcreek, Bloom-Carroll, Liberty Union, Pickerington, and Walnut Township School Districts): Sandy Muir at (740)653-3193
- Fairfield Union Schools: Deb Bergeron at (740) 653-3193
- Berne Union Schools: Stacy Guerra at (740) 746-8341
- Lancaster City Schools: (740) 687-7360
- Canal Winchester Local School District (614)837-4533
- Southwest Licking Local School District: (740) 927-3941
Referrals may be made by parents, physicians or others who are knowledgeable about your child’s present levels of functioning. Most districts screen children first before obtaining the parent’s permission for a full multi-factored assessment. Evaluations and services are provided at no cost to families. Once eligibility for services is established, our program may be considered as a placement if it is the setting which would best meet the child’s needs.
Contact
For information or tours of the Forest Rose School Preschool Program contact:
Jodi Blais
Director of Educational Services
Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities
740.652.7225
For Transportation information please call: 740.652.7228 |
