The critical importance of the early years in determining the educational development of children is recognized by the Board. When financial and physical resources permit, programs designed to help meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of preschool age children are authorized. The Board of Education may establish preschool and post-school programs in accordance with law. When these programs are established, the Board directs that written curriculum be developed to direct the services offered to prekindergarten age children.

Pre-Primary Education Program

The critical importance of the early years in determining the educational development of children is recognized by the Board. Insofar as resources permit, programs designed to help meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of young children are encouraged.

The Parents as Teachers Program is available to any family with pre-school age children. The program assists parents in working with their child across various facets of child-rearing.

In addition, a preschool special education program is offered for children identified by professionally qualified personnel as requiring special educational planning and services.