Program areas at Skagit Preschool and Resource Center
Birth to three program: the birth to three program provides services for children from birth to three years old with significant delays in one of the following skill areas: motor, cognitive, social, adaptive or communication. Services may be provided in the home, community based location or Center depending on the needs of the family and the age of the child. Parent and staff develop an individual family service plan (ifsp)to address the families' concerns and child's needs. Each family chooses a family resources coordinator to coordinate services for the family and connect the family with community services.
Other programs, including parent 2 parent program: this program offers emotional support, resources, educational seminars, social, and recreational events for Skagit county families whose children have developmental disabilities or ongoing health care needs across their lifespan.
Preschool program: the sparc Preschool program serves the mount vernon school district's Preschool children with developmental delays. The majority of these children are served within head start class rooms. The classroom settings consist of a daily routine of activities rich in the development of physical self-help, social, academic and communication skill building. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy are provided in the classroom as needed. Children not in classroom settings receive individual therapy. Each Preschool child has an individual education plan (iep) with goals and objectives specifically developed to meet his/her needs. The stars program is included.