BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Bright Beginnings is an integrated preschool program that meets the needs of special education and regular education students.
Regular education students (typical models) are selected for the program via application and screening. The fee is $3100.00 for the school year.
Preschool students attend their home schools (Stevens or West Hill Elementary School).
Classes are held Monday through Thursday. The morning session is 8:45-11:30am and the afternoon session is 12:45-3:30pm.
Each classroom is staffed with a certified teacher and paraprofessionals.
Students also benefit from frequent contact with the Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and BCBA.
REFERRAL INFORMATION
If you believe your child is showing some developmental delays or communication concerns, please contact Sarah St. Pierre
You will need to register your child with RHPS, complete a special education referral form linked here Special Education Referral Form to share your concerns, and attend a meeting with the Bright Beginnings team. Use the registration link to register your child.
If you believe your child would be an appropriate peer model for the preschool program please click here Bright Beginnings Peer Information and Registration. The application window is open through January 30th for the following school year.
CONTACT:
Sarah St. Pierre
West Hill - 860-258-7761
Myrtle H. Stevens - 860-258-7751
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Arrival
Greetings/Morning Meeting
Outside Time
Snack Time
Centers
Story Time
Small Group
Dismissal
SCHOOL TO HOME COMMUNICATION
Bright Beginnings uses SeeSaw as the platform for communication and posting of materials and information.
Parent teacher conferences are held yearly.
Teachers assist with planning and transition to Kindergarten. Students that attend Bright Beginnings are already confident with the school surroundings and community which eases their transition.
TRANSPORTATION
CONTACT:
Amanda Murd
860-258-7705
STAFF
Stevens
Courtney Newcomb - Special Education Teacher
860-258-7751
Kate Skoczulek - Special Education Teacher
860-258-7751
Kaitlyn Synnott - Speech-Language Pathologist
860-258-7751
Stephanie Scaramuzzo - Occupational Therapist
860-258-7751
Kimberly Dillon - Occupational Therapist
860-258-7751
Mary Beth DiBattista - Physical Therapist
860-258-7751
Greta Russell - BCBA
860-258-7751
West Hill
Haley Stewart - Special Education Teacher
860-258-7761
Kerry Loughrey - Special Education Teacher
860-258-7761
Cara Faucher - Speech-Language Pathologist
860-258-7761
Stephanie Scaramuzzo - Occupational Therapist
860-258-7761
Lori Bernardi - Occupational Therapist
860-258-7761
Margaret Bombaci - Physical Therapist
860-258-7761
Greta Russell - BCBA
860-258-7761