Manchester Holding Preschool Lottery For Integrated Program

MANCHESTER, NJ — Applications are being accepted through Thursday for an upcoming lottery for nondisabled children to participate in an integrated preschool program with children who have disabilities, the Manchester Township School District announced.

The half-day program is designed to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to be included with nondisabled peers, the district said.

Children must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2017 and must be potty-trained; 10 nondisabled students will be chosen by lottery on May 5, the district said.

The program will run 2-1/2 hours daily, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. starting on the first day of school in September. It is held at Ridgeway Elementary School and transportation is included, the district said. The classroom staff will include one certified teacher, two aides, and one speech/language specialist.

Applications for the lottery will be accepted at the Special Services Department in the Board of Education Office, 121 Route 539, Whiting, between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. until Thursday, May 4. The lottery will be held Friday, May 5. You must bring your child’s state-issued birth certificate and proof of residency.

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