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Project Discovery Preschool
A Port Jervis School
District & Easter Seals Program
offering integrated special classes
and free Universal Pre-kindergarten
to qualifying families.
Robin Doick,
Director
88 East Main
Street, Port Jervis
858-2874/845-858-3100,
Ext. 16501
Project Discovery is a unique and
exciting program, developed in cooperation with Easter Seals, to
meet the needs of Port Jervis children.
Fully approved by the New York Sate Education Department,
Project Discovery is a totally integrated preschool that
provides universal pre-kindergarten program for low-income
students and integrated preschool classes for
children with special needs.
The curriculum incorporates
the Easter Seals Child Development philosophy on Early Childhood
education, with the Special Education goals and objectives of
the Port Jervis School District. The expertise of the district
teachers, and the creativity of the staff at Project Discovery
bring unique and essential elements to the program.
All teachers are fully certified. Classes are team-taught
by general education and special education teachers, who are
assisted by qualified and experienced teacher.
Classrooms are bright and colorful, full of language
development and language stimulation. We promote a nurturing
atmosphere where the possibilities for student exploration and
"hands-on" learning are endless. By providing students with
ample opportunities to explore areas of interest, the curriculum
focuses on developing the strengths of the student to build
self-esteem, and the important preschool skills of
socialization, academic readiness, motor and language
development.
Program Highlights
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Enrollment open to children who turn
4-years-old by
December 1 and children with disabilities, ages 2 1/2 to 5
years
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No cost to families who meet
income guidelines
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Free infant, toddler, and
pre-school screenings by appointment
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Speech therapy, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and counseling provided to
classified students
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Individualized developmental
learning experiences for pre-school children, ages 3-5
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Emphasis on language
development
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Nurturing environment
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Dramatic play, art, and music
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Snack provided
Community Outreach Program
Held at Project Discovery the third
Monday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A one-stop location for
area families to receive access to the following free items and
services:
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Easter Seals Food Pantry
- Food items include meat, fresh produce, canned goods,
bread and other bakery products
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Clothing
- Seasonal apparel for infants to toddlers
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Household items
- Everything for the home, including linens, small
appliances, wall hangings, and some furniture
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Access to local service
agencies - Representatives
from agencies such as WIC, Food Stamps, and Medicare are
available to provide assistance.
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