S.N.A.P.
Classroom locations:
| Special Needs and Abilities Preschool | Power Hour (Speech) |
|---|---|
Darden |
Darden |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Madison |
Harrision |
|
Madison |
Nuner |
The Special Needs and Abilities Preschool (SNAP) Program is seeking COMMUNITY BUDDIES for our classes at Darden, Hamilton, and Madison Primary Centers.
In our classroom, your child will experience a wonderful early childhood educational opportunity, full of rich learning situations, facilitated by an early childhood special education teacher. You will find stimulating classrooms, equipped with colorful, multi-sensory toys and materials. There are weekly themes and projects, and each day’s schedule allows for a language enriched circle time, teacher-directed small and large group activities, and opportunities for pretend play, music, art projects, and movement activities. Our focus is developing each student’s language, pre-academic, motor, and social development by teaching to the Early Childhood Foundations of the Indiana Academic Standards.
Your child’s socialization opportunities will also be enriched by a setting, which allows interactions with children with special needs, which may include those with delays in cognitive, physical, and/or social developmental areas. We believe that all students, both those with and without disabilities benefit from this type of setting. Additionally, we believe this communicates the valuable message that individual differences are to be embraced and respected. This philosophy is easier to accept when offered at an early age and in a fun-filled stimulating environment.
Who is eligible to be a Community Buddy?
- A preschool aged child, who is 3 years old by August 1st
- A child who is not already receiving special education or speech therapy services
- A child who is independent in toileting skills
- A child who is able and willing to follow adult directions independently
- A child who is current on all immunizations
- Parents must be able to transport the child to and from school.
All children interested in being a Community Buddy will be screened prior to acceptance as a Buddy. This will consist of speech/language, developmental, and behavioral screening. Selected community buddies will be accepted on a preliminary basis and will be invited to attend classes for one to two weeks to determine if the placement is appropriate.
Is there a fee?
Yes. The tuition will be dependent upon the number of days the student is enrolled (2, 3, or 5 days). Tuition payments are expected either per month, semester, or year.
Tuition will be reduced if your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch program.
There will be no refunds for days absent. If tuition payment is more than 30 days late, please make arrangements with your child’s teacher or the SNAP coordinator. Monthly tuition is as follows and is due at the first of each month:
- 2 days per week $40.00/mo.
- 3 days per week $60.00/mo.
- 5 days per week $100.00/mo
Payments are to be sent to: South Bend Community School Corporation
c/o Cindy Plank
215 South St. Joseph St.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
If interested in having your child be a Buddy, please complete the Buddies Application Form.