Early Childhood Program

 

Linwood Public Schools

Early Childhood Programs


The Linwood Public School District is proud to offer the community of Linwood full-day preschool and full-day kindergarten programs.  Our early childhood programs are designed to start a wonderful educational journey for our littlest Seaview Dolphins.  For more information about these programs, please see below or contact Seaview School at 609.926.6703.

Preschool Program Information (Flyer here)

Our full-day preschool program is for eligible three and four year olds residing in Linwood.  We currently offer classrooms at both Seaview Elementary School and at our partner site Creative Learning in Linwood.  Click on the link above for more information.

Kindergarten Information

The Linwood Schools also provide a full-day kindergarten program for eligible students in Linwood.  The program is offered at the Seaview Elementary School and provides a full-day experience for students.  Implemented in he 2022-2023 school year, our full-day program  


Preschool Program Supports


Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) is an advisory group of community stakeholders interested in the education and welfare of children in preschool through grade three that is convened by the school district (N.J.A.C.6A:13A-1.2).  As required under N.J.A.C.6A:13A-4.6, the district board of education shall establish a preschool through grade three early childhood advisory council (ECAC) to review preschool program implementation of high-quality programs, serve as advisory support for the local school district’s preschool program and support transition as children move from preschool through grade three.


Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist (PIRS) provides support to teachers in their implementation of the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Young Children. The primary role of PIRS is to provide coaching for the teachers to enhance their use of the Pyramid Model practices in the classroom. As needed, the PIRS consults with a team of experts, the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT), to provide strategies and possible interventions for the teachers to implement in the classroom to promote the success of all young children. The PIRT is supervised by the school principal, supervisor, and may also include preschool teachers, special education teachers, behavior specialists, psychologists, learning disabilities teacher-consultants, school social workers, speech and language pathologists or other specialists.  Check out more information about PIRT here. 

Community Parent Involvement Specialist (CPIS) enhances and supports family involvement in our Preschool Program. Through various at-home activities, community resources, parent contact, support groups, and family activities, the CPIS strives to make each family's Preschool experience a positive and rewarding one.  The CPIS will also explore feedback from the community on how to improve the quality of the Preschool program in Linwood!  The CPIS has a variety of functions including coordination of the early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC), evaluating the needs of families, coordinating systematic parent involvement plans and activities, and coordinating work with other community agencies.



Mrs. Lori Care

Seaview Elementary School Principal/CPIS

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Ms. Susann Tahsin

Director of Early Childhood and Special Education

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Mrs. Elise Scherbin

Preschool Instructional Coach/PIRS

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Mrs. Tia Devita Seaview Elementary School Secretary [email protected]

Ms. Katie Coffman Seaview Elementary School Secretary [email protected]


Seaview Elementary School

Home of the Dolphins

609.926.6700