Northbrook School District 28 Opens Young Explorers Enrollment

Press release from Northbrook School District 28:

Northbrook District 28 Young Explorers Early Childhood Program is now enrolling students for the AM and PM sessions of fall 2021. Young Explorers features a blended model to serve students identified as typically developing, at-risk, and in need of special education services. The program is located at Westmoor School, 2500 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, and is open to all students who live within District 28 boundaries.

Young Explorers utilizes rolling enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis. Families interested in the program need to sign up for a screening by contacting Helene Josephson at 847-504-3809.

The AM session is for 3- and 4-year-old children. A child can start on his/her 3rd birthday. Parents can register for a screening six months in advance of a child's 3rd birthday. The PM session is for children who will turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2022.

More details are available on the district website, northbrook28.net/YE

Kindergarten Registration Feb. 2-7

Northbrook District 28 kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year will be conducted online Feb. 2 - Feb. 7. All children living within District 28 boundaries who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021 should register. Parents have the option to select a full-day or half-day option. Most students participate in the full-day program.

To prepare for registration, parents will need to supply appropriate documentation, including the child's birth certificate and to establish residency in the district. Please visit northbrook28.net/kreg to view a boundary map and additional registration instructions.

This press release was produced by Northbrook School District 28. The views expressed here are the author's own.