Early childhood programs
Eudora Schools offers programs for children, beginning at birth!
Parents as
Teachers
Parents as
Teachers is a national program for children age birth to three,
that equips parents with the tools they need to tap into their
child's natural ability to learn. Participants in PAT enjoy regular
play groups and activities, as well as one-on-one home visits for a
truly individualized focus on the child's stages of development.
The program also includes basic vision, hearing,
and developmental screenings at the different critical stages.
For more information about becoming involved in the
Eudora Parents as Teachers program, parents may call
785-542-4910. There is no charge for participation.
PEP:
Preschool Enhancement
Program
PEP is an
early childhood special education program designed to meet the
needs of children ages three to six with delays in one or more of
the following areas: cognition, speech/language, motor skills,
social skills, and/or self-care skills. The program
also has typically developing peers who serve as models
demonstrating age-appropriate skills and behaviors.
Developmental
screenings
This is an opportunity to see where your child’s skills are in
comparison to other children his/her age. Participating
in the screening is not an indication that there are serious
concerns; rather it is that more information may be
needed. At the
screening, children are asked to perform tasks that measure
development of:
- Cognition (matching, counting, and problem solving)
- Speech and language (how they understand and use language)
- Motor skills (writing, balance, and coordination)
In addition, your child’s social interactions will be observed,and the school nurse will perform a vision and hearing screening. Results are available at the screening, so you will leave knowing that either your child has passed, or that further evaluation is recommended. Returning for an evaluation does not mean that your child has significant delays, rather that more information is still needed. The evaluation is a much more in-depth assessment of your child’s skills to determine if he/she has a delay and if early childhood special education services are needed.
Parental consent is required in order for a child to be screened. The permission form can be downloaded here.
For more information about PEP, or to schedule a screening appointment, call Nottingham Elementary at 785-542-4920.
