Alexandria City Public Schools now accepting applications for Preschool

The City of Alexandria is taking application for its preschool programs including: Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT).
Below is the description, application criteria and school where the program is offered. You must submit and application before attending the screening.
For more information and other preschool programs visit http://www.acps.k12.va.us/preschool/

PLT is a half-day preschool program offered to children ages two years and six months thru four years (by September 30), who are eligible for the PLT program. This is an opportunity for typically developing children from the Alexandria community to be integrated into an early childhood special education (ECSE) classroom for the purpose of providing typical role models to students with disabilities.

Licensed ECSE teachers implement a play-based special education program with emphasis on providing services to students with an individualized developmental delay or disability.

Developmentally appropriate activities are incorporated into the daily routine.

PLT Guidelines and Application (PDF)
APPLICATION CRITERIA OF PLT PROGRAM

Currently a resident of the City of Alexandria.
Meet the age requirements-child must be two and a half to four-years-old by September 30, 2014.
Pass a developmental screening, and be observed by an ACPS preschool special education teacher.
Children who have had no formal early childhood school experience.
Preference given to children who are toilet trained.
Parents/Guardians must provide transportation to/from school (John Adams, Charles Barrett or Jefferson-Houston).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Complete the PLT program application.

Step 2: Return completed application to the preschool site closest to your home:

Jefferson-Houston: Caitlyn Schnure or via e-mail to caitlyn.schnure@acps.k12.va.us
Charles Barrett: Heather Morgan or via e-mail to heather.morgan@acps.k12.va.us
John Adams: Andrea Handel or via e-mail to andrea.handel@acps.k12.va.us
Step 3: Participate in a Screening Event and Play Observation.

Applications must be submitted prior to attending a screening event. For those interested in attending these schools you must attend a screening event from 4 to 6 p.m. on these dates:

John Adams - Thursday, May 1 
Charles Barrett - Thursday, April 24 
Jefferson-Houston - Monday, April 28

Step 4: Receive notification in June. Parents must sign an agreement ensuring that their child will attend school five days a week, according to the school schedule. Parents must also register their child at the school and must provide transportation.