News & Announcements from the District INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 2009-2010 School District to Offer Program for 3 and 4 year olds at Gillette School Limited enrollment – Applications due January 16, 2009 The Long Hill Township School District will again be offering an inclusive preschool for general education and special education students in the 2009-2010 school year, according to Fraida Yavelberg, Director of Special Services. The program was launched during the 2008-2009 school year and will continue to be housed at the K-1 Gillette School. The program is designed to serve the needs of both special education and general education preschool students for 2 ½ hours each morning or afternoon, five days per week. Enrollment is open to students who will be three or four years old by October 1, 2009. General education students, who are accepted into the program, must be toilet trained. An annual tuition fee of $2,500. per general education student will be charged. Tuition is payable monthly, one month in advance. In describing the program, Yavelberg said, “The state wants all districts to try and integrate general education students into the programs we provide for special education students. We are looking to enroll a maximum of seven general education preschool children in this inclusive preschool. During our first year of program operation we have been pleased with the interaction of the students and the benefits of the program for all of the students who are enrolled.” Applications may be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Office of Special Services, located at Millington School, 91 Northfield Road, Millington. A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process. Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009. Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery. Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date. Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. .A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process.Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009.Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery.Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date.Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. .A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process.Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009.Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery.Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date.Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. .A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process.Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009.Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery.Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date.Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. .A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process.Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009.Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery.Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date.Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. .A birth certificate and proof of residency is required as part of the application process.Completed applications must be received in the Office of Special Services no later than the close of business on Friday, January 16, 2009.Enrollment is limited and will be determined by lottery.Applicants will be notified of their child’s status as soon as possible after the cut off date.Children who are not accepted into the program will be placed on a waiting list. For more information, call the Office of Special Services at (908) 647-1202. Information regarding Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures for 2008-2009 at all district schools. Water Test Results Board of Education and District Goals 2008-2009 |