Chatham Inclusion Preschool Registration Open

CHATHAM, NJ - The School District of the Chathams is currently accepting letters from Chatham Borough and Chatham Township resident families interested in having their toilet trained three or four year olds attend the Inclusion Preschool Program.

In order to be eligible a child must reach the age of three prior to Oct. 1, 2020 and must not be turning five before Oct. 1, 2020. The program runs five days per week in either a.m. or p.m. session. The cost for the program is $3,000 for the 10 month school year. Transportation to and from Milton Avenue School must be provided by the family.

Children are selected on a year round basis via a lottery process. The lottery drawing for September 2020 enrollment will take place on Feb. 7, 2020. Selected families will be notified during the week of Feb. 10. Children not selected and children submitted on or after Feb. 7 will remain in the lottery pool and will be selected as openings occur.

The inclusion preschool is comprised of both children with special needs and typically developing preschoolers. In an atmosphere of “We All Belong”, children with and without disabilities are provided with learning opportunities to facilitate academic and social success, officials said.

To have a child included in the lottery, send a letter of interest the child’s name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth and verification that the child is toilet trained to:

School District of the Chathams
Office of Special Services
259 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham, New Jersey 07928

Those wishing to follow up on their letters can call the Department of Special Services to ensure it was received. .

For additional information, contact Dr. Vincent D’Elia, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services at 973-457-2502.

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