Sawmill Woods Preschool AWS
Evaluation Timelines:
Preschool Evaluations
If determined that an educational evaluation is appropriate, according to developmental milestones, concerns, and suspected eligibility categories, your child might be evaluated in one or more areas:
speech/language skills social and motor skills cognitive skills preschool readiness skills
Before The Evaluation: Our Preschool Coordinator will contact you to obtain consent, schedule the evaluation, and complete paperwork. Parent input is an important component of the evaluation; parents will be asked to complete a Social Development History and may be asked to complete checklists and rating scales. During the evaluation: Your child will be evaluated at Sawmill Woods preschool. The evaluation team may consist of:
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) School Psychologist Occupational Therapist & Physical Therapist Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preschool Coordinator
The exact areas to be evaluated and personnel is dependent upon your child's unique needs.
If your child is transitioning from First Steps, the evaluation and results will be reviewed by his/her 3rd birthday.
If your child is three years old (or older), by law, the school has 50 school days to complete the evaluation and review results.
Sawmill Woods Preschool
Upon completing the evaluation, a case conference will be scheduled - evaluators, school representatives, and parents will participate to review findings and determine if the child meets criteria for special education services. If eligible for special services, an Individual Education Program (IEP) will be developed to address your child’s needs, through special education. All services are individualized and are based on student need. Mrs. Meli Drier Preschool Coordinator Mrs. Julie Wolfe Asst. Director of Special Services Sawmill Woods Preschool 700 Sawmill Road New Whiteland, IN 46184 Office: 317-535-2069 Fax: 317-535-5530
Preschool Evaluation And Special Education Services
What If I am concerned about my child’s development? Children Ages 0-3: Contact your pediatrician or make a referral for early intervention services through First Steps; Call 317-257-2229 or visit:
http://www.cibaby.org/
Children Ages 3 to 5: Call your pediatrician or Sawmill Woods Preschool to speak with someone about your concerns, and to determine if a referral for an evaluation is appropriate, based on eligibility categories and development. Speech Development: If you are only concerned about your child's sound production (articulation) or language skills, call Sawmill Woods Preschool to discuss your concerns, and to determine if a referral for a speech and/or language referral is appropriate. Eligibility Criteria In Indiana, to receive preschool special education services, your child must be eligible for one or more of the following categories, as listed on page 3.
Please review the developmental milestones on the following page plus Indiana’s eligibility categories of suspected disability areas. If you are still concerned about your child’s development, please contact your pediatrician or Sawmill Woods Preschool.
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Three Year Old Milestones Walks up and down stairs Follows directions Begins to ask questions Puts together simple puzzles String beads or completes simple lacing Scribbles with crayons Feeds self Asks to use the potty Can play alone for longer periods of time Speech is understandable 80-85% of the time Four Year Old Milestones Rides a tricycle Points to colors and shapes Knows age and full name Plays with other children Answers most questions Uses 4-5 word sentences Cuts on a line with scissors Copies simple shapes Dresses/undresses independently Independent toileting skills Assembles a 10 piece puzzle Matches letters in his/her name Counts to 10 Names colors, shapes, and textures Five Year Old Milestones Can carry on a conversation Prints a few capital letters Recognizes own printed name Colors within the lines Counts 10 objects Plays cooperative games Speech is understandable 95% of the time Matches pictures to objects Follows two and three step directions
Eligibility categories in the state of Indiana include: Autism Spectrum Disorder A developmental disability in communication, learning, social interaction & unusual patterns of behavior &/or play. Cognitive Disability Significantly below average general intellectual functioning-may be mild to severe in nature Blind or low vision Visual impairments that severely affect development and learning. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Hearing loss that, with or without amplification, affects development and learning; a recent audiogram is required. Deaf –Blind Hearing and visual impairments that severely affect development and learning Developmental Delay (ages 3-5) A significant delay in one or more areas or moderate delays in two areas including cognitive, language, physical, social and/or self-help skills. Emotional Disability A severe, lengthy emotional condition which interferes with development and learning. Language Impairment A delay or disorder of receptive language (understanding spoken messages) , expressive language, (using words and sentences to communicate), or pragmatic language (using language socially) that impacts learning.
Speech Impairment A delay or disorder of speech sound production (clarity) , fluency ( rate of speech) or voice (pitch, volume, or quality) that impacts learning. Orthopedic Impairment A physical impairment affecting motor development and learning Other Health Impairment Limited Strength, vitality or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems which affect learning
Traumatic Brain Injury An acquired injury to the brain resulting in total or partial functional disability that affects educational performance.
Preschool Evaluations
If determined that an educational evaluation is appropriate, according to developmental milestones, concerns, and suspected eligibility categories, your child might be evaluated in one or more areas:
speech/language skills social and motor skills cognitive skills preschool readiness skills
Before The Evaluation: Our Preschool Coordinator will contact you to obtain consent, schedule the evaluation, and complete paperwork. Parent input is an important component of the evaluation; parents will be asked to complete a Social Development History and may be asked to complete checklists and rating scales. During the evaluation: Your child will be evaluated at Sawmill Woods preschool. The evaluation team may consist of:
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) School Psychologist Occupational Therapist & Physical Therapist Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preschool Coordinator
The exact areas to be evaluated and personnel is dependent upon your child's unique needs.
If your child is transitioning from First Steps, the evaluation and results will be reviewed by his/her 3rd birthday.
If your child is three years old (or older), by law, the school has 50 school days to complete the evaluation and review results.
Sawmill Woods Preschool
Upon completing the evaluation, a case conference will be scheduled - evaluators, school representatives, and parents will participate to review findings and determine if the child meets criteria for special education services. If eligible for special services, an Individual Education Program (IEP) will be developed to address your child’s needs, through special education. All services are individualized and are based on student need. Mrs. Meli Drier Preschool Coordinator Mrs. Julie Wolfe Asst. Director of Special Services Sawmill Woods Preschool 700 Sawmill Road New Whiteland, IN 46184 Office: 317-535-2069 Fax: 317-535-5530
Preschool Evaluation And Special Education Services
What If I am concerned about my child’s development? Children Ages 0-3: Contact your pediatrician or make a referral for early intervention services through First Steps; Call 317-257-2229 or visit:
http://www.cibaby.org/
Children Ages 3 to 5: Call your pediatrician or Sawmill Woods Preschool to speak with someone about your concerns, and to determine if a referral for an evaluation is appropriate, based on eligibility categories and development. Speech Development: If you are only concerned about your child's sound production (articulation) or language skills, call Sawmill Woods Preschool to discuss your concerns, and to determine if a referral for a speech and/or language referral is appropriate. Eligibility Criteria In Indiana, to receive preschool special education services, your child must be eligible for one or more of the following categories, as listed on page 3.
Please review the developmental milestones on the following page plus Indiana’s eligibility categories of suspected disability areas. If you are still concerned about your child’s development, please contact your pediatrician or Sawmill Woods Preschool.
Page 3
Three Year Old Milestones Walks up and down stairs Follows directions Begins to ask questions Puts together simple puzzles String beads or completes simple lacing Scribbles with crayons Feeds self Asks to use the potty Can play alone for longer periods of time Speech is understandable 80-85% of the time Four Year Old Milestones Rides a tricycle Points to colors and shapes Knows age and full name Plays with other children Answers most questions Uses 4-5 word sentences Cuts on a line with scissors Copies simple shapes Dresses/undresses independently Independent toileting skills Assembles a 10 piece puzzle Matches letters in his/her name Counts to 10 Names colors, shapes, and textures Five Year Old Milestones Can carry on a conversation Prints a few capital letters Recognizes own printed name Colors within the lines Counts 10 objects Plays cooperative games Speech is understandable 95% of the time Matches pictures to objects Follows two and three step directions
Eligibility categories in the state of Indiana include: Autism Spectrum Disorder A developmental disability in communication, learning, social interaction & unusual patterns of behavior &/or play. Cognitive Disability Significantly below average general intellectual functioning-may be mild to severe in nature Blind or low vision Visual impairments that severely affect development and learning. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Hearing loss that, with or without amplification, affects development and learning; a recent audiogram is required. Deaf –Blind Hearing and visual impairments that severely affect development and learning Developmental Delay (ages 3-5) A significant delay in one or more areas or moderate delays in two areas including cognitive, language, physical, social and/or self-help skills. Emotional Disability A severe, lengthy emotional condition which interferes with development and learning. Language Impairment A delay or disorder of receptive language (understanding spoken messages) , expressive language, (using words and sentences to communicate), or pragmatic language (using language socially) that impacts learning.
Speech Impairment A delay or disorder of speech sound production (clarity) , fluency ( rate of speech) or voice (pitch, volume, or quality) that impacts learning. Orthopedic Impairment A physical impairment affecting motor development and learning Other Health Impairment Limited Strength, vitality or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems which affect learning
Traumatic Brain Injury An acquired injury to the brain resulting in total or partial functional disability that affects educational performance.
