(Front Row, l to r) Sushandra Sinha, Heather Deiter, Tumpa Sengupta, Shampa Imran, Roxanne Mendis, Jane Berman. (2nd Row) Mona Weinberg, Colleen Green. (3rd Row)Michelle Koller, Monique Hucks, Jen Hudak, Patricia Applefeld, Michelle Weiner, Karen Shecter, Rena Weinstein. (4th Row) Denise Stanley, Karol Schwarzenberg, Norma Eigles. (Not shown) Angela Freitag, Toby Johnson.
R.E.C.C. Mission Statement
To foster learning and development in young children through excellence in early education and partnerships with staff, families, and community members. There are 17 Regional Early Childhood Centers in Howard County.
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Vision
We envision Early Intervention Services that reflect our core values of focus on instruction, partnerships, and continuous improvement.
•Family members and professionals collaborate in the evaluation and intervention process to develop personalized programs for young children.
•Personalized programs for children address each child's unique strengths and needs, include involvement in early childhood curriculum, reflect sound principles of child development and intervention, and result in children being active learners of real life.
•Children with disabilities and typically developing peers learn together and develop friendships.
•Family members participate in education and support activities.
•All service providers collaborate for continuous program improvement and HAVE FUN! |
The Pointers Run Elementary School RECC serves children ages
2-5 in the following programs:
1 Multiple Intense Needs - Toddlers Classroom for toddlers with disabilities and typically developing peers
1 Multiple Intense Needs Classroom for Early Learners (EL) and
typically developing peers
3 Pre-school classrooms for children with disabilities and typically developing peers.
Continuum of Services
A continuum of services is considered to meet the individual needs of each child and family. The following special instruction or special education and related services are provided as necessary.
Special instruction or special education
Speech-language therapy - Occupational therapy
Physical therapy - Psychological services
Assistive Technology
In addition, behavior support services and instructional support services are provided to team members and families to assist them in designing and implementing a child's program. Office of Early Intervention Services Resource Teachers, Behavioral Specialists, and the Autism Specialist may provide these services. These professionals have received intensive training in intervention strategies for young children with special needs.
How do I refer a child?
If you suspect your toddler or preschooler has a developmental delay and would like a team to evaluate him/her, please submit your referral by calling:
For children who are below the age of three, call the Howard County Infants and Toddlers Program at 410-313-7017
For children, who are 3-5 years old, call the Child Find Screening and Assessment Team at 410-313-7046 |
Enrollment
If you would like to enroll you child in the RECC program as a learning together peer, applications are available on January 28, 2008. Applications will be accepted until February 29, 2008. Applications received after that date will be placed on the waiting list.
Please feel free to call or email Rena Weinstein, RECC Team Leader, if you have additional questions or concerns.
Literacy Websites:
www.bookadventure.com A free reading motivation program for children in grades K - 8. Children can create their own book lists from more than 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they read, and earn points and prizes for literary successes.
www.starfall.com A learn to read website for PreK-2 students. Sections, divided by reading level and animated stories, help young readers with their phonics.
www.sillybooks.net This site uses animated books to keep the attention of young readers. All the books have moving pictures and are read aloud by professional actors, complete with music, sound effects, and voices. Silly Books is designed for children ages 3 - 13.
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