Special Education, Ages 3-5
Providing comprehensive services for children from ages three through five.
Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) Special Education Preschool Program will strive to create a nurturing, educational environment that will provide an innovative child/family centered program. Families, staff, administrators, and communities will work hand-in-hand to allow children to reach their optimal potential. Serving children, families and communities since the 1970's.
Special Class in an Integrated Setting
Monroe #1 BOCES and the East Irondequoit School District collaborate to offer a program at the East Irondequoit Early Childhood Center. An additional integrated program is offered at Teens-N-Tots Preschool at the Monroe #1 BOCES Central Campus. Typically developing peers and children with disabilities are placed together in classroom settings.
Special Class
Small classes for preschoolers with special needs are offered and coordinated by Monroe #1 BOCES.
Specialized Programs for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Classroom placements are offered for young children with autism spectrum disorder. These comprehensive programs use the principles of behavior theory and developmental theory to systematically teach skills in all areas. These are most commonly known as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), DIR™ (Developmental Individual Difference Relationship Based Approach), and TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communications Handicapped Children). Our staff has a high level of expertise and training in all of these approaches.
A Typical Day
The philosophy of the programs is that children learn best through active participation in experiences that encourage exploration, discovery, and problem solving.
Activities are designed to promote development in all areas of social relations, creative expression, language, logic and literacy.
A typical day for your child might include:
- Fine Motor Activities
- Interactive Language Based Circle Time
- Story Time
- Gross Motor Activities
- Learning Through Play
- Snack
- Incorporation of Sensory Experiences
"This program sends a powerful message to children, that they are all valued.”
- Kim & Jeff
East Irondequoit
"It would appear that each of the educators have been hand picked for their big hearts, patience and the ability to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs”
- Linda and Randy
GenevaServices incorporated into our Preschool Classroom Programs at district request are:
- Speech/Language Therapy Groups
- Occupational Therapy Groups
- Physical Therapy Groups
- Teacher Aide Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Staffings
- Opportunites for consultaion with a Developmental Pediatrician
Children are transported to and from school. Extended school year services are available to those youngsters that qualify.
For more information, call Principal Rosemary Merrill at (585) 256-1950.
OTHER PRESCHOOL SERVICES:
Early Childhood Assessment Team (ECAT)
The Early Childhood Assessment Team evaluates children three to five years to assess the need for intervention programming. When conducting an assessment on a young child, the evaluators focus on five major areas: cognition, communication, physical development, social-emotional and adaptive/self-help skills. This evaluation is provided at no cost to the family.
Parents who have questions regarding their child's development should contact their school district' s CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) to begin the evaluation process.
Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC)
The Regional Early Childhood Direction Center is a project sponsored by the University of Rochester’s Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, Regional Perinatal Centers, University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and Monroe #1 BOCES. RECDC provides information, referral assistance and support to families and professionals. In addition, it offers Neonatal Intensive Care Unit follow-up and parent education programs. For more information, please call 249-7817.
Preschool Follow-Up Study
Information regarding preschool graduates is compiled into an annual report. The project has been in existence since September, 1985. Copies of the annual reports are available. For more information, please call 271-6594.
"Even though this is our son's second year at BOCES, we still get amazed everyday at what he has learned. We never thought it was possible that he could do the things he does. We are surprised by his progress at each parent meeting. The program has made it possible for us to now communicate with our son. Watching him socialize with other children was something we didn't think would ever happen. The teachers and aides treat the children as if they were their own. We never have to worry that he is not getting the best care and best education possible.”
-Kathy and Alex
Rush-Henrietta
Preschool Programs
(585) 256-1950
