The East Brunswick school district offers a general-education inclusive preschool program, housed at Irwin, Lawrence Brook and Memorial schools. It is open to 3- and 4-yearold children who live in East Brunswick. Youngsters must be 3 years old by Oct. 31, 2013, and not age-eligible for kindergarten (5 years old by Oct. 31, 2013).
Classes are taught by certified teachers and supported with paraprofsssional aides. The program, which provides an inclusive educational environment for preschool children, is aligned with the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations.
Typically developing and special-needs children are included in the tuition-based program. Classes are available for two and a half hours per day, five days a week, and follow the 10-month school calendar. Morning and afternoon sessions will be offered.
Tuition is not assessed for families eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. Information on eligibility for free and reduced-cost lunch is available on the district website at www.ebnet.org and at each of the district’s elementary schools. Transportation for the program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Applications, which may be downloaded from www.ebnet.org, should be completed and sent to Assistant Superintendent of Student Activities/Services, East Brunswick Public Schools, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. All applications must be received by March 1.
A limited number of openings will be available. Requests for specific sessions and schools will be considered based on the number of applicants; however, there are no guarantees for parent-requested placements. A lottery drawing will take place in March if the number of applicants exceeds the openings.
For more information, call the office of the assistant superintendent at 732-613- 6750.