Referral/Screening Information
Referral/Screening Information
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The following links provide general information about early childhood development and services in Nebraska:
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Children Birth to Age 3:
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Referrals can be made by filling out this Birth to Age 3 Referral Form or calling the BPS Early Childhood Program office at 402-293-4941
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Once a referral has been made, a services coordinator will contact the parent/caregiver to explain the intake and evaluation process and answer any questions.
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Referrals for children age 3-5 with a developmental concern
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Referrals can be made by calling the BPS Early Childhood Program office at 402-293-4941.
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A screening will be scheduled at the time the referral is made. Based on the results of this screening, additional testing may be recommended.
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Caregiver information and input is used as part of the screening process.
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Preschool
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For preschool-age children (4 years of age before July 31 of the upcoming school year) for whom there is not a developmental concern, screenings for a placement in preschool begin in January each year. A screening can be scheduled by calling the BPS Early Childhood Program office at 402-293-4941.
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Caregiver information and input is used as part of the screening process.
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Based on the results of the screening, a preschool placement may be made. Information about preschool placements will be sent out during the spring semester.
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