Preschool
Plainview Preschool
ACDS’s Preschool Program (three to five years old) is designed to meet the needs of children with a diversity of developmental and learning challenges including Down syndrome and other genetic conditions, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, speech and communication delays, neuromuscular disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and visual and auditory impairments.
Preschool (3-5 years old)
Once a child is approaching three years old, they can transition to Preschool, known as CPSE. ACDS can provide transition evaluations.
ACDS offers a myriad of developmental groups in Preschool to promote learning and social/emotional growth. The educational and therapeutic staff is highly trained in designing developmentally appropriate interventions with young children and does so with nurturance, encouragement and positive support.
All one-on-one therapeutic services are designed to meet the child’s Individualized Educational Service Plan (IEP) including speech, occupational and physical therapy, and an ABA methodology of teaching. Family training is another support and participation by the families is encouraged.
Related services and SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) services are additional components of our program. Therapists and teachers go to typical preschools, daycares and homes to deliver one on one services. Families can also utilize ACDS’s Early Intervention Clinic on a preschool level.
Our goal is to get the children ready for Kindergarten in the least restrictive environment.
ACDS is truly a collaborative learning community with teachers, therapists and families working together.
Please feel free to reach out for more information about ACDS’s Preschool Program.
Tricia Leahy
M.S. Ed., BCBA, SBL Principal
516-933-4700/1970
tleahy@acds.org
Cathleen Sellitti
Assistant Principal
516-933-4700/2160
csellitti@acds.org
School districts throughout Long Island send ACDS packets for admissions evaluations for prospective students. If the student is to be considered, an in-person tour may be scheduled.
For more information or with questions regarding this process, please reach out to:
Regina Noonan
Intake Coordinator
516-933-4700/1300
rnoonan@acds.org
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
ACDS’ PTO consists of parents who volunteer their time to support student learning by creating and participating in events, fundraisers and celebrations that are inclusive and welcoming for all attending ACDS. The PTO invites all parents to join and involve themselves in whatever way they can to be an active part of the ACDS community. Money raised over the past few years from PTO fundraisers has been used to purchase Smartboards, contribute to the creation of ACDS Infant/Toddler Daycare and Early Intervention playground, construction of the Splash Pad and to purchase books for the curriculum through our Scholastic Book Fair. As part of the PTO, parents may volunteer for committees and events and help shape the school year for you and your child. The donation of your time, talent or treasure is incredibly useful to keep the school thriving. You will receive information from the PTO after the start of the school year.
Please follow the PTO on Facebook @PTO for ACDS.
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