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Planning for Growth - Preschool
The Planning for Growth Working Group met on July 21 to examine the future of Warren Township’s preschool program. The session centered on how to best serve the needs of current preschool students while also preparing for projected enrollment growth across the district.
Participants reviewed the history and evolution of the preschool program, including its expansion from a half-day special education-only model to today’s full-day integrated program. The group also considered the increasing number of classified students and the resulting need for more general education peers to meet state inclusion requirements.
The discussion included the roles of early identification and intervention through the Child Study Team, the physical space needed to support expanded services, and the impact of recent programmatic shifts on student development.
Members explored the potential benefits and challenges of applying for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) from the state, which could support broader access to preschool but would also bring specific implementation requirements, such as transportation, staffing, and facility constraints. The group compared this option to maintaining a tuition-based model and discussed the financial and equity implications of both.
Throughout the meeting, members emphasized the importance of delivering a high-quality, inclusive preschool experience while remaining mindful of long-term sustainability, space availability, and community needs.
Materials from the meeting are available below.
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