Forestdale Elementary | Special Programs


Forestdale ElementarySpecial Programs

Special Programs
PSCB	PAC	FCEP	ESOL	SACC
Preschool Class Based (PSCB) back to top PSCB is a half-day program providing a 8:2 ratio with one Teacher and one Instructional Assistant. The PSCB program is designed for students that may have delays in any major area of development, including communication, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive functioning, social/emotional functioning, and adaptive skills. Children receive both individualized and small group instruction to address areas of need identified in the child’s IEP. Additional related services by a speech/language clinician, occupational therapist or physical therapist may be provided if recommended by the IEP team. The curriculum is language rich and emphasizes communication, early literacy and social development along with development in other areas. http://www.fcps.edu/ss/preschool/childfd1.htm
Preschool Autism Class (PAC) back to top PAC is a full day program providing a 2:1 student to teacher ratio, Early Academic Curriculum (Social Skills, Imitation, Behavior, Language, Motor, Self-Help, Play, Pre-Academics, Uniform data collection system, weekly coach support, and fall & spring assessments. For further information visit these websites. http://www.fcps.edu/ss/ABA/index.htm http://www.fcps.edu/ss/ABA/parentinfo.htm
FCEP/Head Start back to top The Family and Early Childhood Education Program FECEP/Head Start is a free child development program for children birth to age five, including children with disabilities or special needs, from income-eligible families. Parents and community professionals work with program staff to provide comprehensive services which address children's educational, social, health, nutritional, and emotional needs. Fairfax County Public Schools operates FECEP/Head Start classrooms in selected schools throughout the county. For more information, visit this website. http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/fecep/
back to top
One out of every three FCPS students has a home language other than or in addition to English. These language minority students bring valuable diverse perspectives to classrooms and many are in the enviable position of learning an additional language. Some of those, ESOL students, need specific support as they learn rigorous academic content simultaneously as they acquire English. FCPS provides English for Speakers of Other Languages services as an integrated part of classroom instruction for meeting students needs. For more information, visit these websites. http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/guides/es/index.htm http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OESOL/index.htm
back to top School Age Child Care (SACC) cares for children before and after school in Fairfax County Elementary Schools. SACC nurtures creativity, supports independent thinking, and encourages cooperative behavior. Experiential learning, leisure time interests, and field trips are also an integral part of the child-focused curriculum at each SACC center. For further information, visit this website. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/Sacc.htm