Preschool Information

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
Jennifer Hartwell Preschool Community Speech Pathologist - 706.769.7764, ext. 1105 or jhartwell@oconeeschools.org

 

Preschool Packet 

In English

Preschool Child Find Screenings

 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.

 

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 Jennifer Hartwell at 706.769.7764, ext. 1105 or jhartwell@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

• Babies Can't Wait - This is an early intervention program serving children 0-3 with delays. Phone number: 706.369.6101
• Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning  - Useful links from A to Z.