Wabaunsee USD #329 2022 - 2023 Preschool Screenings
(This does not pertain to students currently enrolled in a USD #329 preschool program.)
Read below about the:
Early Childhood Special Education and
Early Childhood At-Risk/Universal 3 & 4-Year-Old Programs
Early Childhood At-Risk/Universal 3 & 4-Year-Old Program
*Students must be at least 3 years old by August 31, 2022.
*At minimum, 50% of children served in this program must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Poverty (qualifies for free or reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program)
Single parent families (Custodial parent is unmarried on the first day of school.)
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) referral
Teen Parents (At least one parent was a teenager when the child was born.)
Either parent is lacking a high school diploma or GED
Limited English Proficiency
Lower than expected developmental progress (progress is lower than expected for his/her age, yet above the criteria for special education services)
Child qualifying for migrant status
Child experiencing homelessness
Child is lacking health insurance
Alma Elementary Screening: Friday, April 29
Contact the AES office to schedule a time, 785-765-3349
Maple Hill Elementary Screening: Friday, May 6
Contact the MHES office to schedule a time, 785-256-4223
*All children will be screened. Students meeting one or more of the at risk criteria qualify for the program. Limited peer model slots available.
*Enrollment cost for all students enrolled in this program is $200 per year (payable at $50 per quarter)
*Snack fee for students enrolled in this program is $50 per year (payable at $25 per semester)
**Students attend Monday - Thursday
8:00-11:00am (Maple Hill Elementary)
12:30-3:30pm (Alma Elementary).
Early Childhood Special Education
*Reverse Mainstream ECSE Classroom: This is a preschool program for students aged 3, 4, & 5 who receive special education or related services in a special education classroom.
*The program serves children with special needs at a ratio of 50% or more of the students receiving special education services.
*Upcoming Screening: March 25, 2022
Contact Wamego Special Services Cooperative USD 320 (785)456-9195 (USD 329 works with the Wamego Special Services Cooperative for services
*Child is screened in the following areas: Motor, Speech/Language, Cognitive, Adaptive/Self-Help & Social/Emotional
*If suspected delays or concerns, further information will be provided and further evaluations are recommended
*Limited peer model slots are available.
Cost for peer model slots is $200 per year (payable at $50 per quarter)
*Snack fee for all students enrolled in this program is $50 per year (payable at $25 per semester)
**Students attend Monday - Thursday
8:00-11:00am (Alma Elementary)
12:30-3:30pm (Maple Hill Elementary)