Free Screening For Preschoolers, Infants and Toddlers 

A free screening clinic to assess the school readiness of pre-school aged children is scheduled for Friday, April 25th at the First Baptist Church. This screening will be used to screen those children with possible developmental delays. The Special Services Cooperative, the Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County Health Departments and the local Infant-Toddler Council sponsor the screening.  The screening is open to all preschool aged children (birth to five) living in the following districts: USD 320 Wamego; USD 323 Rock Creek; USD 329 Mill Creek Valley.

 During screenings, each student is tested in each of six areas: concepts, hearing, vision, language, motor skills, and social skills. Updated immunization records will also be reviewed.  Certified and licensed staff participate in administering the screening. The infant-toddler coordinator participates in the screening as well. 

Special Services pre-school classrooms are designed for children age three to five who have speech/language delays, and other developmental delays. For those children whom there may be concerns, the team may recommend further evaluation. 

Special Education preschool classes are located at Alma, Westmoreland, St. George and Wamego Elementary Schools. Screening takes approximately one hour.  For a screening appointment please call 785-456-9195.  While walk-ins are welcome, it is best to make an appointment so sufficient staff/equipment will be available.