EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-4

Under Special Education State Regulations (603 CMR 28.00) each town is required to evaluate children ages 3-4 that may be in need of special education services.

Developmental evaluation is a brief check of a child's eye hand coordination, language abilities, and large motor control. Most children develop in these areas at a rate which is within the usual rate for their age. For some children, the developmental evaluation may indicate that the child requires special education services. Any parent who feels that his/her child needs a developmental evaluation should contact the Special Education Office of the Saugus Public Schools during the week of November 9, 2009, by calling 781-231-5000 ext. 105, 106 or 108. At that time, an appointment will be made for the developmental evaluation to take place.

Early childhood Screening is NOT TO BE CONFUSED with Kindergarten screening or the screening of model students for the Integrated Preschool Program.