County School Directory Board of Education (agendas and minutes) ISD Web Reporting Bylaws & Policies Annual Notices Special Education History of Lewis Cass ISD Staff Members School Calendar Brookside Center North Pointe Center Early On of Cass County Zero to Five Program Instructional Services Click Here for            Instructional Services     2007-2008 Program Dates Career Technical Job Postings       Substitute Teachers What's Happening?         Technology Plan         2006-2009 Map to LCISD Site Map Other Contacts: Michigan Dept. of Ed. Office of Sp.Ed. Sp.Ed. Resources ISD Web Mail   "Historical Perspective" (.pdf document)   Back to Top		Zero to Five Program You are your child's first, best teacher! Lewis Cass ISD offers all families with young children from zero to five years of age free, voluntary parenting education, screening and assessments, informational and referral network. It's never too early to enhance your child's school readiness. All parents want their children to be happy, healthy, and successful.               The Zero to Five Program: Focuses on your family's strengths.   Parents may choose any, or all of the following services... Adapts services to meet your family's needs through the following...   Home visits from a nurse for families with newborns Home based parenting information and education Parent/child play groups Developmental newsletter Links and referrals to other community resources and your local school system Health, dental, vision, hearing, and developmental screenings/assessments Resource directory     Personal Visits which are the heart of the program. A parent educator, knowledgeable about child development and brain research on early learning, helps you understand what to expect as your child grows. They will also offer practical suggestions on encouraging learning as well as managing challenging behavior.       Group Meetings will provide the opportunity to meet with other parents and gain new insights, share experiences, and discuss parenting topics.   Services are available to all families with children from birth to age five living in the following school districts: Cassopolis Dowagiac Edwardsburg Marcellus Niles (Cass County residents only) Give your child the best possible start in life, because your baby was Born to Learn!     Screenings and Assessments, administered periodically by a parent educator and/or nurse that will assess your child's overall development, as well as health, hearing, vision, and dental.       Connections with Community Resources that link your family to services beyond the scope of the Zero to Five Program.   Call: (269) 445-6222 for information or e-mail to: Zero to Five Program
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