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 $3500.00 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. 

 

If you believe your child would be an appropriate peer model for the preschool program please click here for the application:

Bright Beginnings Peer Information and Registration.

The application window is open through January 30th for the following school year. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL INFORMATION

If you believe your child is showing some developmental delays, please contact Sarah St. Pierre.

 

You will need to register your child with RHPS, complete a special education referral form to share your concerns, and attend a meeting with the Bright Beginnings team. 

   

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 a variety of platforms to communicate with families on a regular basis. Teachers and other certified staff can be reached by phone and by email. Classroom teachers will provide families with information on additional methods of communication at the beginning of the school year.

 

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

Transportation for students placed in the Bright Beginnings program through a PPT will be provided by the Rocky Hill Public Schools. Parents will be expected to provide transportation for their students who are peer models in the program.

TRANSPORTaTION CONTACT:

Amanda Murd

860-258-7705

STAFF

Bright Beginnings has four full time certified teachers, two speech and language pathologists and a number of paraprofessionals assigned to the program. In addition, the school occupational therapists, physical therapists, and Board certified behavior analyst also support the teachers and students.

Stevens

860-258-7751

Courtney Newcomb - Special Education Teacher

Kate Skoczulek - Special Education Teacher

Kaitlyn Synnott - Speech-Language Pathologist

Claire Rivera- Occupational Therapist

Kimberly Dillon - Occupational Therapist

Mary Beth DiBattista - Physical Therapist

BCBA

West Hill

860-258-7761

Lauren Morande - Special Education Teacher

Kerry McCormack- Special Education Teacher

Cara Faucher - Speech-Language Pathologist

Stephanie Scaramuzzo - Occupational Therapist

Lori Bernardi - Occupational Therapist

Margaret Bombaci - Physical Therapist

BCBA