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Ragano Early Learning Center seeks peer models aged 3–5 for integrated preschool program
Summary
The district is recruiting age-appropriate typically developing children to serve as peer models in an integrated early learning preschool that mixes children with developmental special needs and typically developing peers.
The Solon City School District announced at its April 21 meeting that the Ragano Early Learning Center is seeking peer models — typically developing children ages 3 to 5 who are residents of the district — to participate alongside students with developmental special needs in the district’s integrated preschool.
Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) said the program requires an equivalent number of peer models for students with special needs so that inclusive instruction can proceed effectively. Eligibility criteria described in the meeting materials include being age‑eligible by March 1, 2025; being potty trained; demonstrating age‑appropriate self‑help skills and social skills such as turn‑taking and sharing; and being able to follow directions in English. The district posted an online form and provided a link in the meeting packet for families who wish to be considered.
Nut graf: Peer models allow the early learning center to offer inclusive classroom settings where children with and without identified developmental needs learn together; recruiting residents who meet the stated readiness criteria is necessary to maintain classroom balance and program integrity.
Ending: Families interested in applying were directed to the district website; the superintendent described the preschool as a five‑star program and encouraged eligible families to complete the online form.
