If your child has a current IEP or has an outside evaluation, please forward a copy of all information to the integrated preschool secretary at shummell@kyrene.org

If you have concerns about your child's development and

• your child is age 0 through 2 years 10 1/2 months, the district can assist you in making a referral to the Arizona Early Intervention Program or AzEIP. Please contact shummell@kyrene.org for assistance.
• your child is 2 years 10 1/2 months through age 5 years, please complete a Parent Concerns Questionnaire and return it, along with a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of residency, as directed.
  • Once we have received and reviewed the completed questionnaire, you will be contacted about scheduling a screening appointment. The purpose of the screening is to obtain a snapshot of your child's current skill development and to determine if a full evaluation is needed.
  • If during the screening a potential/significant delay is found, you will be contacted to set up a comprehensive developmental evaluation appointment. After the evaluation is completed, a team (which includes the parents) will meet to determine whether your child is eligible to receive special education services. If your child is found eligible under the Arizona Department of Education guidelines, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed and the appropriate environment for putting the program into place will be determined.

If your child is currently receiving services through AzEIP and will be transitioning to the Kyrene School District for preschool, a transition conference will be held with you (the family), the district, and your AzEIP representative when your child is between 2 years 6 months (2.6) and 2 years 9 months (2.9) old. The district is required to conduct an initial evaluation and develop and implement an IEP by your child's 3rd birthday (if found eligible for special education services).

Please note: If you live outside of the Kyrene School District boundaries and your child is in need of special education services, you must apply for open enrollment.

Students displaying typical development benefit from participation in the only Kyrene Preschool program led by certified teachers, specializing in early childhood education, and the smallest preschool classroom ratios in the district. Students also have an opportunity to develop empathy and leadership skills, as they often serve as role models for students with special needs.

To participate in our program, children displaying typical development, or children who do not have an identified developmental delay, must have age-appropriate language skills and be toilet trained.

Register Here for a family contract in Kyrene's billing system and create an emergency card for your child. Once your contract is approved, the Integrated Preschool secretary will contact you with instructions for enrolling at your Preschool site.