SARRC has been selected to participate in the Central Phoenix Regional Child Care Scholarship Program, administered by First Things First through Valley of the Sun United Way. This program needs typically developing students AND they can serve low income families in need of high quality preschool education.
SARRC has been awarded 10 full-time scholarships for their Community School, an inclusive preschool program for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their typically developing peers (50% students with ASDs, 50% typically developing students). The scholarships may only be used by typically developing students, and SAARC is reaching out to let us know they have both funding and space available for the school year beginning on August 9, 2010.
Eligible families include:
· Students without a diagnosis of ASDs.
· Parent(s) gross annual income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (see attached).
· Parent(s) who are attending training or education, unemployed and actively seeking employment, and/or employed.
· Maximum of 2 scholarship slots may be awarded to one family.
Benefits of the SARRC Community School Preschool:
· Three classrooms: toddler (18 months to 3 years), preschool (3-4 years), and pre-k (4-5 years).
· 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
· Small class size.
· Highly educated and trained staff (most have bachelor’s degrees and are pursuing master’s degrees).
· Flexible scheduling.
· Individualized instruction primarily focused on improving language and play.
· Classrooms designed to maximize child engagement and meaningful learning opportunities.
Interested families should contact Rachel McIntosh, Community School Director, at rmcintosh@autismcenter.org <mailto:rmcintosh@autismcenter.org> or 602-340-8717.
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