Early Childhood Screening
CONTACT US
LaRae Dufresne
Early Childhood Screener
651-403-8363
larae.dufresne@isd197.org
Debbie Lee
School Nurse
651-403-8383
debra.lee@isd197.org
Aleshia Leivermann
Early Learning Program Manager
651-403-8353
aleshia.leivermann@isd197.org
Laurie Hume
Assistant Director of Early Learning and Special Education
651-403-8350
laurie.hume@isd197.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING - School District 197 |
District 197 Early Childhood Screening is open for appointments from August through May. Click the red button below to see the appointment calendar and schedule online. To contact the Early Childhood Screening office, email larae.dufresne@isd197.org or call 651-403-8363. *We encourage you to complete the forms at home and bring them to your child's appointment. Forms are under the first tab below. We will also have forms available to complete in the office. Preschoolers between the ages of 3 and 4 years old need to participate in screening before entering Preschool or Kindergarten. If your child has already been screened in Head Start or another school district, please provide the screening summary report to debra.lee@isd197.org. Children do not need to be screened if they have an active IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Children only need to be screened once. During the screening, a child development professional checks your child's vision, hearing, and speech, as well as their cognitive, social/emotional, and muscle development. Our school nurse also reviews immunization records, general health, and nutrition information. Screening helps to ensure that children are ready for school success and allows parents to request information about our early learning programs, kindergarten enrollment, parenting resources, and other community services. The school nurse is available to answer health-related questions or concerns. |