Early Childhood
Developmental Milestones Quiz
Do you know the signs of healthy development?
Developmental Screening for 3-4 Year Olds
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Attention Coventry parents of children ages 3 to 4 years old!
Coventry Public Schools is providing a free Developmental Screening that will review your child’s development in the following skill areas:
- Self-Help
- Concepts
- Speech
- Hearing
- Vision
- Language
- Motor Skills
- Social Emotional Development
The screening is completed by early childhood educators, and parents will be given feedback at the time of their appointment on their student’s skill areas. Appointments are available between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall Annex and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hale Early Education Center, 1776 Main Street (to the right of Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School), on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
Appointments are scheduled at www.signupgenius.com, Find A Sign Up, Search by Email: cecc07@yahoo.com. It’s that easy! Call 860-742-4550 if you have any questions.
Educating today for a better tomorrow!
Preschool Screen
Each year, Coventry holds a Town-wide early childhood Screen for children that are age 3 or 4. An early childhood screen serves as the first step in a prevention and intervention process that is intended to help children achieve their potential. Just like you bring your child each year to a pediatrician who screens their physical well-being, the preschool screen is an opportunity for your child to be screened for thinking skills, motor skills, speech and hearing. Knowing the health and development of your child is the first step to successful learning. The developmental, hearing and vision, speech and language screens are performed by staff members from the Coventry Early Intervention Services team of the Coventry Public School System. The Screen is free for Coventry residents. This year the Screen is scheduled for: November 19 from 9-12 pm and 3:30-6:30 PM. Please contact CECC at 860-742-4550 to make your appointment.
New! Evening Parent/Tot Playgroup
An opportunity for families who are unavailable during the daytime to:
• interact with other Coventry families with young children
• provide social interaction for your child
• learn about early childhood resources within our community
Ideal for families with children ages 3 and 4 but all children birth through 5 are welcome! A snack will be provided for all children… Please let us know if your child has any special dietary needs.
October 14th & November 16th 6-7 PM
At Coventry Early Childhood Center, 1776 Main St.
(Attached to the Middle School and Behind the Town Hall)
Please RSVP to coventrysteps@yahoo.com
Registration is required as spaces are limited
Preschool Spaces still available!
Are you the parent of a three or four year old child that you would like to send to preschool? There are spaces still available! The Coventry Early Childhood Center, a NAEYC accredited preschool, still has several spaces in the ½ day program and in the school day program (6 hours). There is generous financial assistance available to families who qualify because Coventry is a recipient of two State Grants to support quality early childhood education. Also, in case you were not aware, CECC moved out of the 1st Congregational Church, where it had been located for more than 40 years this past spring and was relocated into the rear wing of the Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School. The new facility is gorgeous and will provide the young children of Coventry with exceptional learning experiences. Please call the preschool at 860-742-4550 for more information and to see if you qualify.
Story times & Play Groups at the Booth & Dimock Library!
Miss Meg, the Children’s Librarian from The Booth & Dimock Library, offers several programs each week for the 5 and under crowd!
- Tiny Tots Story time Tuesdays 10:15-11
- Early Literacy Playgroup Wednesdays 10:30-11:30
- Preschool Story time Tuesdays 11:30
Please check their website for up to date calendars and descriptions of each program!
Coventry Play Group and Story Time Information for Kids 5 and Under!
Little Explorers Play Group
Are you looking to get out and about with your young child? Do you want to meet other parents and at the same time provide an opportunity for your young child to socialize with and learn among other young children? There are ample opportunities for Coventry families to do just that! Consider attending the Little Explorers Playgroup! This group was created several years ago by a Coventry Mom who wanted more opportunities for her child to socialize. The Playgroup is held in the Youth Building at Patriots Pak on Lake Street. Contact Parks and Recreation for more information at (860) 742-4068. The cost is $3/child/day.
The schedule for fall is as follows:
September 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30
October 6,7,14,21
November 3,4,10,17,18,24
PPT – “Parents Participating Together”
New Beginnings Educational Consulting LLC presents:
Amy Eisner, M.A.
PPT – “Parents Participating Together”
September 16 2015 6:30 P.M.
Coventry Library:
- Are you concerned your child may be behind their peers in school?
- Have you ever left your school with more questions than answers?
- Do you feel like you are getting the run-around from your school?
- Are you unsure of how to get those extra services that your child needs?
If you can relate to this, then this seminar is for you! You will learn about “The Special Education Process” and I will reveal secrets on how to get those extra services for your child!
About Amy Eisner, M.A.
- Former Special Education Teacher Hartford Public Schools
- M.A. in Special Education
- Has been in the Education Field 20+ years
- Awarded top advocate in the state by a Nationally Recognized Organization.
- Has represented hundreds of parents successfully advocating for their children at their PPT’s
Don’t let your child fall through the cracks! Getting services for your child is not easy!
Come and learn how to get those services from your schools – Empower Yourself with Knowledge!
We will cover the referral process, eligibility, classifications under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Mediation, a 504 Plan Vs. IDEA, your IEP document and more! You will learn negotiation strategies, test interpretations and what to look for!
Advocacy & Entitlements
PO Box 453 Coventry CT 06238
Phone/Fax (860) 742-9149
www.help4specialeducation.com
Email: nb4success@charter.net
Time to Register for PreSchool
It’s time to sign up for Preschool. CECC has NEW, affordable preschool program options available!
Visit www.coventryecc.org or call (860) 742-5859
to register for the 2015-2016 school year.
NAEYC Accredited
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood New Website
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood now has a website!
You may visit their website at www.ct.gov/oec for information about the agency as well as updates and announcements on various projects and initiatives. The website is designed to be user-friendly for both families and providers, sharing a wealth of information about available programs, services and resources geared specifically for each audience.
The Coventry Early Childhood Center (CECC), located in the Hale Early Education Center (on the Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School campus) still has a couple of openings in the school day program (6 hours per day). There is generous financial assistance available. For example, if a family of 2 is earning less than $10,000 they will pay $200/year for the program. A family of 4 earning approximately $80,000 will pay $2400 for the same program. Please contact CECC for more information at 860-742-4550 or contact us.
