Application Process & Time Line
for
Students who are Typically Developing
2012-2013 Application Now Available!
Parents complete an application and return it to the Preschool Director (online or via mail). Procedural timelines depend on meeting specific application dates. Entrance into the program is chosen via lottery, with preference given to Newton residence and families with siblings who currently attend or have attended NECP. All students must participate in a Developmental Observation:
Students without special needs serve as peer models for students with special needs. The Developmental Observation ensures that students entered in the lottery exhibit developmentally appropriate speech and language skills, social skills, and play skills. NECP staff will conduct the Developmental Observation in the context of play-based and other typical preschool activities. Parents are encouraged to separate from their children into the hallway outside the classroom where the observation will take place. Current NECP families and staff will be available to chat and answer questions.
Application Due Date I: November 4th, 2011
Applications submitted by this deadline will be registered for participation in one of two Developmental Observation sessions at the Education Center site (100 Walnut Street):
Tuesday November 15th from 1:00pm-1:30pm
Tuesday November 29th from 1:00pm-1:30pm
(additional times may be added pending application totals)
(additional times may be added pending application totals)
Applications submitted by this deadline will be notified of acceptance into the program by December 15th, 2011. NECP must receive confirmation of enrollment with a non-refundable $300.00 deposit by January 10th, 2012 in order to secure placement.
Application Due Date II: December 2nd, 2011
Applications submitted by this deadline will be registered for participation in a Developmental Observation session at the Education Center site (100 Walnut Street):
Tuesday December 13th from 1:00pm-1:30pm
(additional times may be added pending application totals)
Applications submitted by this deadline will be notified of acceptance into the program by January 20th, 2012. NECP must receive confirmation of enrollment with a non-refundable $300.00 deposit by February 3rd, 2012 in order to secure placement.
Applications submitted by this deadline will be registered for participation in a Developmental Observation session at the Education Center site (100 Walnut Street):
Tuesday December 13th from 1:00pm-1:30pm
(additional times may be added pending application totals)
Applications submitted by this deadline will be notified of acceptance into the program by January 20th, 2012. NECP must receive confirmation of enrollment with a non-refundable $300.00 deposit by February 3rd, 2012 in order to secure placement.
Application Due Date III: (Timeline and Process TBD)
What is Lunch Bunch?
Lunch Bunch is an extended day opportunity for students who are typically developing to participate with students with special needs receiving afternoon programming with a focus on social pragmatics. Students who are typically-developing benefit from the small group instruction (up to 8 students) while supporting students with special needs as peer models. Lunch Bunch meets twice a week from 12:00-2:00 or 2:30.
-Children must be four years old by August 31st to be eligible for Lunch Bunch.
-Children are selected via separate lottery for Lunch Bunch.
-Children are selected only for two afternoons.
-Lunch Bunch begins the first week of October (with some exceptions)
-Families are notified of enrollment in Lunch Bunch after the start of the 2012/2013 school year.
Contact Information:
Michael Thurm
Director
Michael_Thurm@newton.
k12.ma.us
Michelle LeMay
Administrative Assistant
Michael Thurm
Director
Michael_Thurm@newton.
k12.ma.us
Michelle LeMay
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 617.559.6050
Fax: 617.559.6001
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15-3:15
