Does Lindenhurst have universal pre-k and birthdate question

My SIL lives in Lindy and seems to know nothing about the school district. Do they have universal pre-k? What is the birthdate for registration for K?

My niece is definitely far behind her peers, has a Fall birthdate and I am getting quite concerned.

I have suggested taking her for a speech evaluation because I'm sure they will evaluate her across the board when the speech deficits are identified- but SIL doesn't' want to discuss it. It is truly bothering me as I know early intervention is extremely important. (I'm a teacher!)

Does anyone have experience with the Lindenhurst school district?

Message edited 4/2/2012 10:32:49 PM.

Re: Does Lindenhurst have universal pre-k and birthdate question

There isn't universal pre-K but some kids can go to a pre-k at Just Kids by lottery. I think the lottery may have happened already but they have a wait list too.

Dec 1 is the cutoff date.

I highly encourage your SIL to get her child evaluated. DD has been getting services through CPSE for 2 years and will be all caught up for kindergarten. I'm happy to say she will not need any services in school because we addressed her issues early.

Re: Does Lindenhurst have universal pre-k and birthdate question

Thanks for the response- is Just Kids in one of the school buildings or is it a private site that Lindy pays for?

I will keep working on my SIL- there are four teachers in the family who have all voiced their concern- sometimes its just too hard for parents to admit there is a problem. After 14 years teaching special Ed I've had too many parents report that something happened in developmental progress at the age of five- coincidentally the year the school district became involved.