- Jackson School District
- Jackson School District Pre-School Inclusion Program
Preschool News and Information
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2023-2024 Preschool Lottery is Open! Deadline to Fill Out Lottery Form is 4 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2023.
Select this headline to visit the Preschool Lottery Page to fill out the form.
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Preschool Family Night-Thursday February 9th 6pm-8pm
Remember the food pyramid? A Senior Nutrition Educator with the Community Foodbank of NJ will offer her knowledge on the new “MyPlate” and teach how to purchase and create healthy, budget-friendly meals and beverages for your children, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you’ll make your own treats!
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*Attention*-District wide Coat Drive
January 3-January 13.....Help residents of Jackson this winter by donating new or gently used, clean coats. All donations will go directly back to our community.
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Preschool - Community Resource Guide - This Guide Has a Host of Resources and Links for All District Families
Advocacy & Legal Services, Children & Family Resources, Crisis, Addiction, Victims & Survivor Resources, Education, Employment ,Food & Nutrition, General Contacts, Healthcare Resources, Housing & Energy Assistance
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Early Childhood Advisory Council Needs you!
Jackson Early Childhood Advisory Council is looking for more members. Please consider joining and become a vital part of your child's preschool experience.
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Preschool Lottery for 2022-2023 is Now Closed - New Dates for Next Year Will Be Announced in January 2023
Learn About the Lottery to Prepare for Next Year
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Overview of Our Preschool Program - Free Preschool Program (Due to District Grant)
Details about the program and curriculum.
Contact Us
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Early Childhood Office: 732-833-4686
Supervisor: Tracy Decker
Social Worker: Erin Burns
Community Family Involvement Specialist: Jennifer Kinsella (732-833-4677)
Parent/Child Activities
What is the Jackson School District Preschool Program?
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The Jackson School District earned a $3.1 million grant to provide FREE PRESCHOOL for Jackson families!
The Pre-School Inclusion Program is an educational environment that provides students who are 3 and 4 years old a developmentally appropriate early learning experience within the school district. Students must reach the age of 3 or 4 by Oct. 1 of a given school year. It is a full-day program.
Special needs and typically developing pre-schoolers will come together in an inclusive classroom where language, academic and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment. Enrollment is open to pre-school students who live in Jackson. As of Sept. 20, 2021, there is no cost, thanks to a $3.1 million grant.
The curriculum design and implementation are based on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Pre-School Teaching and Learning Standards and the Pre-School Implementation Guidelines.
- Child Care is available
- Taught by certified teachers
- Developmentally appropriate, fun and interactive early learning experience within the Jackson School District
- Easy transition to Kindergarten - program is aligned with Jackson School District curriculum