Preschool Program (Ages 3-4)

Our preschool program builds solid educational and social foundations for deaf children ages 3 and 4 who live in the twenty-two county RSD service area surrounding Rochester, Western and Central New York. Utilizing curriculum materials from the SKI-HI Institute, The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos and Teaching Strategies GOLD®, our multifaceted approach addresses the unique needs of each child and his or her family. Through our center-based full-day program, full and inclusive communication accessibility is a critical aspect of each child’s daily experience.

What we offer:

• A low teacher-to-student ratio which allows for individual instruction and assessment
• Acquisition of both ASL and English through a bilingual environment rich in these languages
• Enhanced language skill development resulting in children who become bilingual
• In-class and 1:1 support from an audiologist and a speech teacher to optimize the use of assistive devices including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and auditory trainers
• In-class support from an ASL specialist to maximize sign language development
• Culturally relevant experiences infused throughout the curriculum
• On-going collaboration between the family, classroom teacher, and our evaluation team
• Innovative and research-based "Best Practices" instruction
• A state-of-the-art multisensory sound lab
• Library, Music and Physical Education classes that enhance the preschool curriculum