Welcome to Early Intervention

Early Intervention (EI) services provides support to children prior to their entrance into grade 1. Within Early Intervention, this support is generally provided to children presenting with a variety of learning needs. These include: children identified as meeting criteria for Program Unit Funding (PUF) or mild/moderate funding. The two environments in which Rocky View Schools (RVS) Early Intervention supports children are the regular kindergarten programs and the two division based Preschool Intervention Programs (PIP).

It is our aim to identify and provide support to all young children (2 1/2 - 5 years) who require enhanced educational placements and programming support.

Preschool Intervention Program Information Sessions:

April 10, 2012  -  R.J.Hawkey Elementary School  -  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

April 17, 2012  -  Glenbow Elementary School  -  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Services Provided:

  • Division-wide kindergarten screening to promote the early identification and support for potential learning concerns
  • Access to Alberta Education Special Education funding (PUF and M/M).
  • A collaborative problem-solving approach to programming
  • Programming support provided for school-based programs
  • Opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to prepare children for later learning
  • Support services in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy and School Psychology
  • Individual Program Plans (IPP's) developed by the child's team around the unique needs of each child meeting criteria for PUF and M/M funding
  • Liaison with outside agencies
  • Staff development through in-services and workshops
  • A focus on the family as an important partner in the child's placement and program design
  • A variety of placement options to meet the individual needs of each child
  • Ongoing communication to parents regarding progress made by the child
  • Transition planning provided for the following year

 

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