Preschool Programming

Our Staff and Facilities

Little Learners (preschool) classrooms are staffed by lead teachers who are certified in early childhood, special education, and English Language Learners (ELL). 

In addition, the program is supported by a school psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech-language pathologists and paraeducators. Vision and Hearing Itinerant support also is available for eligible students.  Our interdisciplinary team allows us to support students in a way that addresses the whole child.

Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction

Our program addresses the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS) through research-based curriculum and assessment:

• Creative Curriculum
• GOLD Assessment
• Second Step Program

Itinerant Services

Itinerant services are offered for eligible children ages 3-5 years of age in the areas of speech-language and/or occupational therapy who demonstrate a delay but do not qualify for the preschool program.  

Eligibility for Preschool or Itinerant Services

• Screening Process
  • District 70 offers preschool screenings for children 3 to 5 years old. The developmental screening includes assessment in the areas of motor, language, and social-emotional development. The screening provides the early childhood team with valuable information to determine if a child’s skills are developing within typical range or further assessment is warranted.
  • Screening dates
• Evaluation
  • If an evaluation is recommended, the early childhood team will obtain parental consent and follow evaluation and eligibility procedures required by state and federal law.
  • Information about District 70's Special Education Services.