Supply List for preschoolers graders


The Dranesville preschool program is a Fairfax County Public School program for children with special needs, ages 2 to 5. The program uses a center-based approach that incorporates active learning and promotes growth in the areas of communication, fine motor, gross motor, self help, and social and emotional skills. The children are encouraged to interact with their peers while exploring toys and manipulatives and completing various activities. Adults facilitate learning through play throughout the day while providing a safe and structured environment in which the students can be successful. The program also includes typically developing preschoolers every year in order to provide models of age appropriate skills. These children attend 2 to 3 days per week and serve as role models in the class.

Preschool Links:

Child Find
(http://www.fcps.edu/DSSSE/preschool/childfd1.htm)

Preschool Child Find serves as a resource for Fairfax County preschool children and their families, providing services that help identify potential special education needs and educating the community about child development and the importance of early intervention.

Fairfax County - Integrated Technology Services
(http://www.fcps.edu/DSSSE/its/index.htm)

Technology is an integral part of the instructional program for all Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students. Integrated Technology Services (ITS) uses computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive technology peripherals to maximize the potential of FCPS students with disabilities. Integrated Technology Services makes FCPS students with disabilities our #1 priority in offering:

Council for Exceptional Children
(http://www.cec.sped.org/)

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
(http://www.naeyc.org/)

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.