Genesee Valley BOCES Special Education

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  Preschool Programs

Preschool Programs
(585) 344-7566
Fax (585) 344-7615


School-Age Programs
(585) 658 or 344-7541
Fax (585) 658 or 344-7539
Related Services
(585) 658 or 344-7535
Fax (585) 658 or 344-7539

We Believe            
  • Each child will reach his/her potential when provided with enriching educational experiences in the early years.
  • Children will learn through play.
  • All children will be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Each child will feel content and safe.
  • Each child is an individual and progresses at his/her own pace.
  • Each child will be given the opportunity to make choices.
  • Families, educators, related service providers, paraprofessionals and support personnel work together as a team to reinforce and support each child's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
  • Young children benefit from interaction with peers within the Least Restrictive Environment.
  • Families, educators and community working together for family-centered education will ensure each child's growth and success.
  • Quality early  childhood programs are dynamic, fluid, flexible and fun.
Enrollment:
Any child between birth and four years of age who has special needs which interfere with his/her development may be recommended for admission to BOCES Preschool Program.  These special needs may include:
  • Speech and Language Delays
  • Visual and Hearing Impairments
  • Fine & Gross Motor Difficulties
  • Self-Help
  • Emotional & Behavioral Problems
Preschool Programs Provided
Center Based Program The preschool center based program provides educational services to children ages three through four who have concerns that might interfere with their learning.  Instruction and therapy are provided in school, with half-day sessions offered three, four or five days per week.

Special Class in an Integrated Setting This preschool program is provided in an integrated setting in combination with non-disabled peers.

12:1+4 Multiply Disabled Program Children with severe medical and physical needs are served in this program.  Staff ratio is one teacher and four paraprofessionals for each group of 12 children.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program has been made available to four year old students.  This nursery school program provides a kindergarten readiness opportunity emphasizing natural child development and learning through play.  All staff is certified in Special Education and pre-k elementary education.  The program incorporates activities to assist in the development of all areas of learning.

Types of Services Provided
Individualized instructional programs, related services, family counseling, support services, feeding consultation services, nutritional consultation, nursing services, medical consultation, parent support groups and physician services.

 

Special Education
 Itinerant Teacher

 Children who are in need of a special education teaching program, which if not received would not interfere with their learning, may receive this service in an inclusionary or integrated setting (i.e. day care/home/nursery school).  Special education teaching services may be received with school district approval.

Programs are designed to meet the unique developmental and physical needs of each child.

Program 
Individualization

 The BOCES Preschool Program helps children reach their potential.  Specialists assess each child, with parental assistance, to determine the child's current functioning level in the areas of socialization, cognitive abilities.  From this information an individualized program is developed.

Family Support and
 Information Programs

 The preschool programs do not replace parents, but are parent helpers.  The programs recognize and respect the irreplaceable and important roles of parents.  Counselors provide support, information, guidance and training.  In addition, workshops and special opportunities are planned with the primary purpose of helping parents help their children.