Preschool in Republic, MO 65738
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Republic, MO 65738
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The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program is a part of the Republic R-III School District. The ECSE program serves students who are three years to kindergarten age with educationally relevant special needs.
The Tiger STRIPES program is an “extended learning opportunity”. There will be a direct connection to the appropriate grade level curriculum and thematic activities created to extend learning. The program will also offer students the opportunity to participate in community service projects, clubs, and family activities—all within a fun, hands-on format. Some of the activities that are planned to occur daily include a nutritious snack, homework help, group games requiring physical movement, and exploration time where students can choose their activities. Additional activities that can be incorporated on a rotating or periodic basis include science exploration, fine arts exploration, and interest clubs.
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The Early Childhood Special Education Program is based on the philosophy that each child is viewed as a unique individual with the right to grow and develop to his/her full potential in all aspects of life. Various conditions can cause limitations on “normal” development. Early interventions can maximize a child’s potential and minimize the effects of the disabling condition. The value of parents as active participants in the education and training of their child and their need for support is also emphasized.
The Early Childhood Special Education Program seeks to identify disabilities and delays as well as strengths for children who are three to kindergarten age. Those identified strengths and weaknesses will determine programming for the individual child specifying goals and objectives to be reached.
The program also stresses the importance of collaboration between various professionals and inter-agency cooperation to provide the best programming for an individual child. The services provided by the Republic Early Childhood Special Education Program include assessment, classroom and itinerant teachers, speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, teacher assistants, and a nurse.