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Pointers Run Elementary School
Regional Early Childhood Center
6600 S. Trotter Road, Clarksville, MD 21029
410-313-7142 410-313-7147 (fax)
Jane Berman
RECC Team Leader
Pointers Run Elementary School
410-313-7146
Mission Statement
To foster learning and development in young children through excellence in early education and partnerships with staff, families, and community members. There are 19 Regional Early Childhood Centers in Howard County.
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Vision
We envision Early Intervention Services that reflect our core values of focus on instruction, partnerships, and continuous improvement. •Family members and professionals collaborate in the evaluation and intervention process to develop personalized programs for young children. •Personalized programs for children address each child's unique strengths and needs, include
involvement in early childhood curriculum, reflect sound principles of child development and intervention, and result in children being active learners of real life. •Children with disabilities and typically developing peers learn together and develop friendships. •Family members participate in education and support activities. •All service providers collaborate for continuous program improvement and HAVE FUN! |
The Pointers Run Elementary School RECC serves children ages
3-5 in the following programs:
1 Multiple Intense Needs - Preschool/Kindergarten Classroom for children with disabilities and typically developing peers.
2 Pre-school classrooms for children with disabilities and typically developing peers.
Continuum of Services
A continuum of services is considered to meet the individual needs of each child and family. The following special instruction or special education and related services are provided as necessary:
Special instruction or special education
Speech-language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Psychological services
Assistive Technology
In addition, behavior support services and instructional support services are provided to team members and families to assist them in designing and implementing a child's program. Office of Early Intervention Services Resource Teachers, Behavioral Specialists, and the Autism Specialist may provide these services. These professionals have received intensive training in intervention strategies for young children with special needs. Meet our team:
Jane Jung-Potter, Physical Therapist Mona Weinberg, Preschool Paraeducator Michelle Weiner, MINC-P Paraeducator Pandora Jones, MINC-P Paraeducator Patty Jean Snyder, S.A.
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How do I refer a child?
If you suspect your toddler or preschooler has a developmental delay and would like a team to evaluation him/her, please submit your referral by calling:
For children who are below the age of three, call the Howard County Infants and Toddlers Program at 410-313-7017
For children, who are 3-5 years old, call the Child Find Screening and Assessment Team at 410-313-7046 |
Enrollment
If you would like to enroll you child in the RECC program as a learning together peer, applications are available on February 26, 2010. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2010. Applications received after that date will be placed on the waiting list.
Please feel free to call or email Jane Berman, RECC Team Leader, if you have additional questions or concerns.
Literacy Websites:
www.bookadventure.com A free reading motivation program for children in grades K - 8. Children can create their own book lists from more than 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they read, and earn points and prizes for literary successes.
www.starfall.com A learn to read website for PreK-2 students. Sections, divided by reading level and animated stories, help young readers with their phonics.
www.sillybooks.net This site uses animated books to keep the attention of young readers. All the books have moving pictures and are read aloud by professional actors, complete with music, sound effects, and voices. Silly Books is designed for children ages 3 - 13.
www.tumblebooks.com This site includes children's literature with high frequency words and promotes tracking through visual and audio supports. To access this account use the password : pointers.
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