Learning Express Newsletter
Home of the Mountain Cubs January 2024
Kindergarten Transition for Students with Preschool IEPs
While it may seem early, it is time to begin the Kindergarten Transition process for students who have preschool IEPs. If your child has an IEP and will be 5 by 9/1/2024, your child's teacher should have already reached out to you to schedule a 20 minute transition meeting.
This meetings will occur at The Learning Express. Families will have an opportunity to meet school age special education staff and staff from your child's home elementary school.
During this meeting, we will discuss your child's current IEP, progress, and recommendations moving into Kindergarten. It is very important that families attend this meeting and give input.
Parents have multiple options and will sign an intent to register that allows us to move forward with what the parent believes they are likely choosing for their child for the next school year. Families have the following options:
1. Sending their child (must be 5 years old by 9/1/2024) on to Kindergarten. If this option is chosen the team will discuss whether or not an evaluation going into Kindergarten is appropriate so that services can follow the child if the child qualifies.
2. Remaining in preschool an additional year. Students may remain in preschool for another year if the family wishes. This can be for a variety of reasons. The Preschool Early Intervention staff at the transition meeting will let you know what your child's teachers/therapists recommendations are.
We look forward to seeing you at these individual transition meetings so that we can ensure your child's transition to Kindergarten is smooth.
Paint and Pretzel Party- Family Engagement Night
Learning Express Parent Feedback Survey
AASD has been working towards implementation of the Leader In Me curriculum in all of its schools. This program is designed to give students leadership roles, provide social emotional learning, and build the 7 healthy habits in all students. All parents who have a child that attends Learning Express are encouraged to complete this survey to give us feedback on how we are doing. Use the QR code on the right to go to the survey.
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Upcoming Events
January 26, 2024- No School, Teacher In-Service Day
February 1st-8th, 2024- Individual Kindergarten Transition Meetings (By Appointment)
February 12, 2024- Friendship Dance Family Engagement Event 4:30-5:30 pm
February 16, 2024- No School; Teacher In-Service Day
February 19, 2024- No School; President's Day