Free preschool screening March 27

NEWPORT — Friday, March 27, the Newport School District will offer a free screening to any child 3 to 5 years old in the Newport School District.

The following areas will be screened: cognitive (thinking and pre-academic skills), communication (speech and language), fine motor (writing, drawing, cutting, visual-motor), gross motor (balance, throwing, kicking), vision and hearing.

By identifying a child’s special needs at an early age, the district hopes to provide the child a better opportunity to reach his or her full learning potential.

The Newport School District provides a variety of special programs for children. Many of these programs are also available to preschoolers with special needs, and at no cost.

If you have preschool-aged child who you would like to schedule to have screened, or if you would like more information about the services available to you, please contact Keri Leslie at 447-3167 ext. 4507 or email [email protected]