ABCs of Learning

The New Year is the perfect time to start thinking about the coming fall and your child's readiness for school. You might be wondering…Is our child ready to start kindergarten? Should we wait another year? How do we choose the right school setting? 

Educational Specialists at Child and Family Development can help you answer these questions by determining your child’s unique learning profile. We conduct school readiness assessments to measure your child’s pre-academic skills in the areas of reading, math, and writing. Educators also use developmental tests to examine receptive and expressive language as well as auditory memory. These activities look at children’s ability to take in information, process what they have heard, and give an appropriate verbal response. Other tasks assess fine motor coordination, which provides a foundation for pencil control and handwriting. This evaluation process takes place during a 1-hour appointment with the child.

During a second 30-minute appointment with parents, the Educator will review the results. She will explain the data and share your child’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses. This information will establish whether your child has acquired the necessary skills to be prepared for a kindergarten program. It will also help to determine the presence of any emerging learning disabilities. The profile can even guide you in choosing a school environment that best matches your child’s learning style. A brief written summary will be available within 10 days of the meeting. 

Visit our website for more information, or call one of our offices to set up an appointment with an Educational Specialist. We look forward to working with your family. Ready or not, a new school year is just around the corner!