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District says preschool inclusion program is a regional model serving 35 children
Summary
Superintendent presented the preschool inclusion program as a regional model with 35 students served, morning program most popular, visitors from other counties, and plans to expand inclusion practices into TK and kindergarten.
District staff gave a condensed overview of the preschool inclusion program, which the superintendent described as a regional model that has drawn visits from Lake and Mendocino county offices and interest from a San Diego County office of education request for technical assistance. "Our student population: we're currently serving a total of 35 students," the presenter told the board.
Staff explained the typical preschool schedule designed for 3- and 4-year-olds emphasizing play-based learning and described peer-mediated instruction where socially adept children help model behaviors and cues. The district said the classroom space for the new preschool is strong and that it continues to refine professional development and instructional practices. Trustees praised the program and asked about outreach and ongoing implementation needs; staff noted the program’s continued development and future slide resources for trustees to review.
