Saranac Lake Pre-First Program
Early intervention for students who lack readiness skills for 1st grade is essential for future success in school. They need an extra year. They dont need another year of kindergarten, but theyre not... continue reading »
"Isn't this something we should vote on rather than have the decision made for us??"
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"Through many years as an elementary Physical Education teacher, I have seen the great value of the Pre-First classroom in action."
"I know too many kids who have benefited by that extra preparatory year - and I remember too many who suffered various traumas for the lack of it. Please don't move us backwards."
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"I believe that the pre-first program has been of great benefit to many children, and is an important part of the reason that the Saranac Lake Central School District has been so strong."
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"Educationally the early years are crucial. It is only logical to offer early interventions -- it only saves money in the long run"
"I have a daughter, Samantha, who has been through the pre-first program, so I am decidedly biased for the program. I am convinced that Samantha was simply too young (immature) when she started school, and if she had been swept forward into 1st grade, she "
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"Why are we pushing our children through their childhood? Educators are now, more than ever, expected to provide strategies and interventions to help students reach their expected level of development in all areas. Why would we remove a proven intervention"
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"A very valuable program. My oldest daughter, born in Nov., attended Pre-First. The extra year aided her development in order for her to meet the challenges of first grade."
