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New Preschool Program Applications Available Aug. 1-15
10 non-disabled students will be selected by lottery for this half-day preschool inclusion program at Ridgeway School.
The Manchester Township School District will have a half-day integrated preschool program that will be opened to a limited number of non-disabled children who have attained the age of 4 on or before October 1, 2013. This program is designed to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to be included with non-disabled peers (10).
Applications for the program may be picked up at the Board of Education Office, 121 Route 539, Whiting, NJ between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. August 1 – 15 (Monday – Thursday) and must be returned by August 15, 2013. You must bring your child’s state issued birth certificate and proof of residency. Ten students will be selected in a lottery system on August 19, 2013.
Program: Preschool Inclusion Program
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Number of non-disabled children to be selected by lottery: 10
Number of disabled children: 5 - 8
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Location: Ridgeway Elementary School
Time: 2 ½ hours (12:30 – 3:00)
Children’s Age: 4 on or before October 1, 2013
Transportation: Included
Limitations: Must be bathroom trained
Selection Date: August 19, 2013
Start Date: 9/4/13
Classroom Staff: 1 certified teacher, 2 aides, 1 speech/language specialist