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Twinsburg’s Wilcox Elementary School’s Preschool Program Gets a Make-Over


The Twinsburg Board of Education recently accepted a proposal to revamp the Wilcox preschool program. Preschool policy and rules are governed by Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-11: Preschool Children Eligible for Special Education. The Twinsburg City School District is committed to ensure a continuum of placements options are available to meet the needs of children with disabilities for special education and related services Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is the legal requirement that children with disabilities be educated in the same environment as children without disabilities whenever possible. Children with disabilities should only be removed from a regular educational environment if the nature of their disability or services makes it so their needs cannot be adequately addressed in the general education environment.In considering appropriate placement options consistent with the requirement to service students in the least restrictive environment, the IEP teams need to consider the following options ranging from least restrictive to most restrictive environments:

  1. A public school preschool general education class or a non-public school preschool program in which no more than eight children with disabilities are enrolled,

  2. A regular early childhood education setting in which fifty per cent or fewer of the students are children with disabilities,

  3. A public school preschool integrated class in which fifty per cent or fewer of the students are children with disabilities,

  4. A public school preschool special education class in which more than fifty per cent of the students are children with disabilities,

  5. A special school, and

  6. A home or service provider location.

As a result, the Wilcox preschool program has rebranded from the Integrated Preschool Program (IPP) and Kindergarten Preparatory Program (KPP) to The Wilcox Early Learning Center. Under the umbrella of Wilcox Early Learning Center students have various classroom opportunities depending on interest and need:


In addition to the classrooms, the Wilcox Early Learning Center will house a special education licensed teacher who is able to provide itinerant services in the general education classroom both at Wilcox and within the community preschools within the Twinsburg City School District.

All classrooms will use the same curriculum, assessments, report cards, and technology. If you are currently enrolled in the Wilcox Early Learning Center someone from the school may be reaching out to discuss classroom placement options for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in joining our program please visit the Twinsburg City School District website > Schools > Wilcox > Preschool > Wilcox Preschool Lottery Application, or call the Wilcox office at 330.486.2030.
The Wilcox Preschool Application will go live January 1, 2025

Please click the "Wilcox Preschool Lottery Application" below to apply to our Wilcox preschool program.

Wilcox Preschool Lottery Application

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Wilcox Preschool “Roars” for New Tiger Cubs

The Twinsburg City School District is opening the Wilcox Early Learning Center application window on January 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for amazing typical peer models for the Integrated Preschool (IP) classrooms and our General Education (GE) classrooms as well as ‘young investigators’ to join our project-based, Kindergarten Preparatory (KP) classrooms! Our Gold Rated-Step Up To Quality Program by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce provide high quality, preschool options to families of the Twinsburg community.

Selecting and enrolling strong typically developing peer models will be a priority for the Twinsburg City School District. Typical peer models are selected through a lottery system and invited to attend a screening. Additional criteria will be required when choosing applicants include the following: 1. Child will be at least 3 years old by August 1, 2025; 2. Child will be toilet trained by the first day of school, (no pull-ups and independent with clothing, wiping, and hand washing); 3. Child speaks English as their primary language of communication; and 4. Child does not have an identified disability that would qualify them as a student with special needs. The IP classrooms are 4-half days a week with sessions in the morning or afternoon. Peer tuition is currently $2,000* for the school year, subject to change. 

The Kindergarten Preparatory classroom (KP) is for students who are at least 4 years old by August 1 and not enrolling in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. These classrooms use project-based learning strategies which encourages developmentally appropriate skills and prepares students for the expectations of tomorrow’s learners. The KP and General Education classroom is a 5-half day a week program with sessions in the morning or afternoon. Each class serves approximately 16 students. (KP & GE tuition is currently $2,350* for the school year, subject to change). The KPP offers scholarship opportunities for students based on Federally determined financial need.

Please visit the TCSD webpage (www.twinsburg.k12.oh.us) and visit Wilcox Primary School’s ‘Preschool’ website to complete the online application and for additional information regarding the program. Applications will be available on January 1, 2025 through the District webpage or the QR Code below. Applications for the Integrated classrooms will close on February 15, 2025. KP & GE applications will be accepted through March 15, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. All applications will be good for one school year only.

Additional questions may be directed to Wilcox Primary School at 330-486-2035.

*fees are subject to change

INFOhio Early Learning Portal

INFOhio Early Learning Portal has launched an easy-to-navigate with more than 50 websites and apps to help learners ages 3-5 prepare for early learning and literacy.

Kindergarten Transition Information

Current Wilcox IPP Peer Models, all KPP students and students with a Speech Language Impairment who will be transitioning to Kindergarten will go through the Kindergarten screening process in April/May 2023 during school hours.
 
More information to come...