Preschool Team
Suzanne Korngold, Director of Special Education
Erin Tracy, Preschool Teacher, Colham Ferry Elementary School
Jennifer Thornton, Preschool Teacher, Colham Ferry Elementary School
Kristen Swindle, Preschool Teacher, Colham Ferry Elementary School
Paula Bargfrede, Preschool Community Speech Pathologist - 706.769.7764, ext. 1105 or
pbargfrede@oconeeschools.org
Preschool Child Find Screenings
Oconee County Schools will hold FREE Child Find Screenings for preschoolers at Colham Ferry Elementary School on the dates below. This is by appointment only. Please call Paula Bargfrede at 706.769.7764, ext. 1105.
Aug. 11, 2023
Sept. 8, 2023
Oct. 13, 2023
Nov. 10, 2023
Dec. 8, 2023
Jan. 12, 2024
Feb. 9, 2024
March 8, 2024
April 12, 2024
May 10, 2024 (if needed)
What is the Preschool Special Needs Program?
The Preschool Special Needs Program is a federally mandated amendment to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which mandates a range of educational opportunities for preschool students with disabilities aged 3-5.
Who is eligible?
Any child ages three through five (preschool age) who is experiencing significant difficulties or delays in cognitive, communication, motor, social or adaptive development may be referred for service. Parents, preschool teachers, pediatricians, or other professionals may refer a child for developmental screening or assessment. Oconee County School District offers free monthly screenings for children ages 3-5 (prior to entering kindergarten) to determine the need for early intervention support and services. Your child will be screened for hearing, vision, articulation, language, and developmental skills. Hearing screenings are offered the second Friday of every month and testing for cognitive, communication, motor and social or adaptive development is the second Friday of every month by appointment only. Call or email Paula Bargfrede at 706.769.6655 or
pbargfrede@oconeeschools.org. The screening will last approximately one hour, and parents must be present with their child at all times. The team will consist of special education personnel, an audiologist, and a speech-language pathologist.
What to bring to the screening
Please bring your completed preschool referral packet to the screening. All enrollment documents are required.
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