SEED Program (preschool)
Special needs preschool starts work early to give youngsters a strong start
Public school districts must work to identify and serve youngsters with special needs, not just from kindergarten on up, but from preschool age, as well.
In Bay Village, that mission is accomplished by the S.E.E.D. (Special Early Education Development Program) staff at the district’s Glenview Center for Child Care and Learning. The program offers preschool education for children, beginning at age three up to kindergarten, who are experiencing developmental delays (younger children are served in the home by county services).
Important recognition of quality
The preschool team has been recognized by the Cuyahoga County Special Educational Service Center for outstanding service. In an audit of how districts were meeting preschoolers’ needs in special education, the Ohio Department of Education found the S.E.E.D. program to be in 100 percent compliance in having an Individual Education Plan in place for children by their third birthday.
Parents find critical support
While the professionals work together to plan creative interventions and behavior modifications, they also work with parents to help them use proven strategies at home so that the children’s needs are met with consistency. The team meets monthly with parents, and staff members visit the children at home when needed.
S.E.E.D. staff members are also available for consultation to Glenview’s Child Care staff, which provides infant and preschool day care as well as before- and after-school care.
S.E.E.D. Handbook
S.E.E.D. Typical Peers
S.E.E.D. Program accepting preschool applications
Peer models in special needs preschool classes enjoy benefits, learn empathy and leadership skills.
Children age 3 by June of of the current year and potty-trained can be considered for the typical peer program in S.E.E.D. (Special Early Education Development) at Glenview Center for Child Care and Learning.
This unique preschool experience is taught by certificated teachers and combines students having special needs with their typically-developing peers. Children are screened in the areas of speech/language, motor skills, social skills/behavior and cognitive/pre-academic skills. A parent questionnaire also contributes to the screening process.
Classes are Monday through Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-2:45 p.m. The cost is currently $600 for the school year; any increase in next year’s rates will be announced in the spring.
To begin the registration process, contact Alexa or Megan at 440-617-7330.
Contact
Alexa Davey, SEED Program Director
28727 Wolf Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: 440-617-7330
Fax: 440-617-7301
Office Hours
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday