About
The South Euclid-Lyndhurst preschool program is designed to provide early intervention services for children between the ages of three and five in an inclusive peer model environment.
Housed at Rowland Elementary School, this affordable preschool program features half-day, play-based learning focused on developing the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary to find success in kindergarten.
The children who qualify for intervention services are those who demonstrate significant delays in one or more of the following areas of development: physical/orthopedic impairment, speech/language delays, delays in social and/or emotional development, significant behavioral impairments, cognitive delays, visual or hearing impairments, and medically fragile children.
Special education services are individualized for each child, and the children are taught through developmentally appropriate curriculum, and a multisensory approach. Support services are provided by a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, and a school psychologist.
Each half-day class has a maximum of 16 children with one teacher and one intervention specialist assistant. Peer models are an important component of the preschool program. Within each classroom there are no more than eight students with disabilities and eight peer models.
Preschool Quick Facts
- 5-Star rated by Ohio's Step Up to Quality program
- Serve students ages 3-5 (must be 3 by September 30)
- Half-day program, Monday through Thursday
- Full day program, 5 days per week, available for students with more intense needs
- Located at Rowland Elementary School
Preschool Philosophy
Our preschool philosophy is designed to meet the developmental needs of each child. We strive to facilitate, encourage and enhance learning experiences for all children and to expand their knowledge of the world around them.
Our program is designed to focus on the child’s needs to explore, create, experience and socialize with other children. Each day is filled with creative experiences and activities to stimulate and challenge every child at his or her own developmental level.
What is a Peer Model?
Peer models are typically developing children between the ages of three and five, selected to participate within the preschool program. While benefiting from the preschool experience, these children provide peer interaction and social motivation for the preschooler with disabilities.
Because all children learn not only from adults, but from watching and interacting with other children, peer models are an integral part of the preschool program. Peer relationships are important for the social and cognitive development of every child.
Ready to Apply as a Peer Model?
If you are interested in having your child serve as a preschool peer model, please contact the Office of Exceptional Children at 216-691-2026 for more information.