Preschool
Hand-In-Hand Integrated Preschool
The Hand-In-Hand preschool is currently housed at the Bennett-Hemenway school. As of the 2012-2013 school year, we will be located at the brand new, state-of-the-art Natick High School on West Street. We are currently accepting preregistration for the 2012-2013 school year in all of our programs.
For information on the admission process, please contact:
Paul Tagliapietra, Preschool Coordinator
508-647-6583
ptagliapietra@natickps.org
Rose McDermott, Administrative Assistant
508-647-6400 ex 2263
rmcdermott@natickps.org
Hand-In-Hand is a district wide integrated preschool program which provides programming for children with special needs as well as community children. The Hand-In-Hand Integrated Preschool is a program for three- and four-year old children. Our Teachers are highly qualified, certified special education specialists. All classroom sessions provide developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences in a state-of-the-art preschool facility. Community enrolled children serve as role models for children with disabilities in the skill areas of language, socialization, play and motor growth.
The Hand-In-Hand staff consists of teachers with advanced degrees and specially trained student support facilitators. Speech/Language, Occupational, Physical and Behavioral Therapists are an integral part of the program and their expertise benefits the global curriculum experience. A School Psychologist, specializing in preschool age development, is also part of the highly skilled staff.
Hand-In-Hand Integrated Preschool offers unique educational features such as:
- Our Teachers are highly qualified, certified special education specialists
- Developmentally appropriate, language-based curriculum experiences aligned with Massachusetts Preschool Curriculum Standards.
- Small group and individual attention provided as needed.
- Therapies integrated into classroom activities, benefiting the development of all children.
- Opportunities for children to develop friendships, fostering an understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
- Emphasis on the development of increased independence, language development and play.
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