REGION 15 OFFERS “FRIENDS TOGETHER” PROGRAM

    Region 15 will again offer an exciting educational opportunity for selected four year old children for the 2008-09 school year.  The Early Childhood Special Education Program located at Long Meadow Elementary School is looking for four year old children to participate in the pre-school classroom as role models for their peers with special needs.

    Children selected as role models will participate in an age-appropriate curriculum that will
foster cognitive and social growth in preparation for kindergarten.  This program is play-based
and language-rich.  Children learn to share, take turns, and work as a team when completing
tasks.  Development of self-esteem is an important component of this program as well.  As
the children become more aware of their abilities and help one another learn, they experience
the benefits of improved self-confidenceThe "Friends Together" program will follow the Region
15 school calendar.  Morning sessions are held 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions run
from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m..  Tuition rates will be shared at time of screening.

   Children will be screened and selected based upon strong language skills and appropriate social/peer interactions.  Depending on the level of interest, a lottery system may be
implemented, if necessary.

The screening and selection process will take place February 7, 2008.  For further
information and/or application, please call the Region 15 Office of Student Services, at
758-8259, ext. 2.