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Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Program Application 2020-2021 Early Childhood Special Education Services Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Program Application 2020-2021 School Year https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt This application must be completed and turned in prior to attending a required screening event. Child’s Information First Name: Last Name: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Is the child currently enrolled in a child care or preschool program? Yes No If Yes, please give the name of the program or school: Parent / Guardian Information First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip code: Home Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number: Work Phone Number: E-mail Address: Language(s) spoken at home: First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip code: Home Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number: Work Phone Number: E-mail Address: Language(s) spoken at home: Significant Medical History Has your child ever been evaluated by, or received services from, a local early intervention or Child Find Program? If Yes, please describe: Does your child have a medical condition? Yes No If Yes, please describe below: Please list any chronic or frequent illnesses or allergies: Screening Events Screening Events are only open to those who have already submitted an application. Once your Application has been submitted, a staff person will contact you to schedule. You must attend one of the screening events: Jefferson-Houston School - (To Be Determined) Charles Barrett Elementary School - (To Be Determined) Early Childhood Center - (To Be Determined) Please return completed application to the preschool closest to your home. Charles Barrett - Colleen Cassidy 703.824.6960 [email protected] Jefferson-Houston - Allison Barton 703.706.4400 x1823 [email protected] Early Childhood Center- Viky Orellana 703.578.6822 [email protected] For Additional Information please contact: Jane Richardson, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator 703.578.8217 [email protected]
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Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Program Application 2020-2021
Early Childhood Special Education Services
Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Program Application 2020-2021 School Year
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt This application must be completed and turned in prior to attending a required screening event.
Child’s Information
First Name: Last Name:
Gender: Male Female Date of Birth:
Is the child currently enrolled in a child care or preschool program? Yes No
If Yes, please give the name of the program or school:
Parent / Guardian Information
First Name: Last Name:
Street Address: City, State, Zip code:
Home Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number:
Work Phone Number: E-mail Address:
Language(s) spoken at home:
First Name: Last Name:
Street Address: City, State, Zip code:
Home Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number:
Work Phone Number: E-mail Address:
Language(s) spoken at home:
Significant Medical History
Has your child ever been evaluated by, or received services from, a local early intervention or Child Find Program?
If Yes, please describe:
Does your child have a medical condition? Yes No If Yes, please describe below:
Please list any chronic or frequent illnesses or allergies:
Screening Events
Screening Events are only open to those who have already submitted an application.
Once your Application has been submitted, a staff person will contact you to schedule. You must attend one of the screening events:
Jefferson-Houston School - (To Be Determined)
Charles Barrett Elementary School - (To Be Determined)
Early Childhood Center - (To Be Determined)
Please return completed application to the preschool closest to your home.
Charles Barrett - Colleen Cassidy 703.824.6960 [email protected] Jefferson-Houston - Allison Barton 703.706.4400 x1823 [email protected] Early Childhood Center- Viky Orellana 703.578.6822 [email protected]
For Additional Information please contact: Jane Richardson, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator 703.578.8217 [email protected]
1 — Complete and Return Application (find at https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt) 2 — Child Participates in Screening and Observation (Will occur once schools reopen) 3 — Receive Notification of Admittance & Assignment (To Be Determined)
The admission process includes a Developmental Screening and a Play Observation that will take place once schools reopen:
Charles Barrett: (To Be Determined) [email protected] 703.824.6960
Jefferson-Houston: (To Be Determined) [email protected] 703.706.4400 x1823
Early Childhood Center: (To Be Determined) [email protected] 703.578-6822
(Please plan on your child participating for approximately one hour of time.)
For more information please contact: Jane Richardson, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
703.578.8217 | [email protected] https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt
Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
Looking for a FREE
preschool opportunity for
your child?
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Early Childhood Special Education program serves children with devel-opmental delays, ages two to five years old. Through the Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) program we include typically developing children (age two years, six months to four years old). In this program, children have the opportunity to participate in a preschool program, and serve as role models thru language, behav-ior, social, play, and motor skills, for preschoolers with special needs.
This successful ACPS program offers developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that allow students to learn at their own pace. Within the classroom, students are supported as they learn how to interact with peers and adults, while learning pre-academic skills through early literacy and play activities. They also gain an understanding of the diverse abilities and individuality which exists in their community. All classes are taught by licensed early childhood special education teachers, being supported by qualified paraprofessionals.
Program Basics:
Days: Monday through Friday (Preschool classes follow the standard ACPS school calendar.)
Time(s): 8:00 – 11:00am - or - 11:20 am – 2:35 pm
Locations: Charles Barrett Elementary, Jefferson-Houston School and Early Childhood Center
The PLT program is open to children of Alexandria City residents between the ages of two years, six months to four years old by September 30, 2020. A complete list of registration guidelines is available online.
Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Application Guidelines 2020-2021
Early Childhood Special Education Services Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Application Guidelines
2020-2021 School Year https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt
Description of the Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) Program
• Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) meets the needs of two, three, and four year old children with developmental delays through Early Childhood Special Education Services (ECSE).
• Typically-developing children from the ACPS community have the opportunity to participate in the ECSE preschool program at no cost, through the Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT) program.
• Through this program, preschoolers from the school community serve as role models in language and behavior, as well as social, play, and motor skills for preschoolers with special needs.
Application Criteria
• Currently a resident of the City of Alexandria
• Meet age requirements – child must be two and a half to four years old by September 30, 2020
• Pass a developmental screening, and be observed by an ACPS preschool special education teacher
• Priority given to children who have had no formal early childhood experience
• Parents / Guardians must provide transportation to/from school (Charles Barrett, Jefferson-Houston or ECC)
Application Process 1. Application: Applications are available at: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/plt .Please complete, and return to:
Charles Barrett - Colleen Cassidy 703.824.6960 [email protected] Jefferson-Houston - Allison Barton 703.706.4400 x1823 [email protected] Early Childhood Center- Viky Orellana 703.578.6822 [email protected] 2. Scheduled Screening Events: Applications must be submitted prior to attending a screening event. For those
interested in attending one of these schools you must attend a screening event. Screening events will be scheduled once schools reopen.
3. Play Observation: In addition to the screening event, the teacher may invite the child to participate in a preschool special education class for an observation.
4. Applicant Pool: After the screening and observation process, each child’s name is placed in an applicant pool. 5. Notification: Parents will be notified if their child is selected, once screenings are complete. The target date for
notifying parents is no later than (To Be Determined). 6. Final Steps and Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:
Parents/Guardians sign an agreement ensuring their child will attend class daily and on time all five days a week, according to the school schedule
Parents must register their child with ACPS. The school registrar and preschool teacher will help with this process
Parents / Guardians must provide transportation to/from school
School Registration (required documentation for ACPS registration)
Three different documents (dated within 60 days) showing current Alexandria City residency You must submit a mortgage statement, lease agreement or personal property tax receipt and two utility bills (electric, gas, water or cable)
Child's original birth certificate (a copy will be made in the school office)
Completed Virginia School Entrance Health Form showing a physical examination has been given within 12 months prior to child's first day of school, indicating: Required immunizations
dTap (diphtheria, tetanus), whooping cough, polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), chicken pox, hepatitis B and Hib
Results of a PPD tuberculin skin test given within previous 12 months, with dates received and read, or a written statement from a licensed health care provider stating that a tuberculin risk assessment was performed and that the child is not at risk and does not need a tuberculin skin test
For Additional Information please contact: Jane Richardson, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator 703.578.8217 [email protected]
