Integrated Preschool
Integrated Preschool
Torrington Public Schools is inviting 4 year old typically developing children to join our half day and full day integrated special education preschool classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year. In an integrated preschool classroom, peer models with strong language, pre-academic, and social skills learn alongside children ages 3-5 with educational disabilities, such as autism, developmental delays or a speech language impairment.
There is no cost to Torrington residents and bus transportation is provided. PreK students will ride the bus with students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Breakfast and/or lunch will be provided.
We are currently inviting typically developing children who live in Torrington and turn 4 years old between September 2, 2025 and September 1, 2026 to submit an application by March 13, 2026. Children must be fully toilet trained. A lottery will be held to select students who will be invited for a screening. If your child is selected in the lottery, you will be contacted and given a date and time for your child to be screened. If your child is not selected in the lottery, he/she can remain on a waiting list. Not all students who are invited for a screening will be selected for the program.
Program Overview:
Torrington Public Schools Integrated Special Education Preschool provides an environment that meets the needs of all learners. We create developmentally appropriate educational experiences that align with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards from the State Education Department's Office of Early Childhood. These standards are aligned with the kindergarten curriculum so that children are prepared as they move forward to elementary school. Teachers use Benchmark Ready to Advance to build knowledge and early literacy and math skills through ten thematic units. We also utilize Heggerty for phonemic awareness and Second Step for social/emotional learning. Our philosophy is that children learn best through active participation in a variety of experiences. The integrated program benefits both children with and without special education needs. This inclusive education provides an opportunity to build friendships, improve social interaction, and teaches all children to understand differences.
The Integrated Preschool staff teach and support our students with and without disabilities includes:
- Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
- Paraprofessionals
Preschool Programs Follow the School Calendar (Monday - Friday)
Morning Preschool: 8:45-11:30
Afternoon Preschool: 1:00-3:45
Full Day Preschool: 8:45-3:45
A Day in the Life
Student Arrival
Breakfast or Lunch depending on arrival time
-Circle Time / Class Meeting
-Whole Group and Small Group Literacy Instruction
-Center Time
-Outdoor Gross Motor / Purposeful Play
-Rest/ Quiet Time (Full Day Classrooms)
-Whole Group and Small Group Math Instruction
-Art, PE, Library, Music (Full Day Classrooms)
-Social / Emotional Learning
Closing Activities
Dismissal
Screening dates/times:
Screenings will be approximately 20-30 minutes in a small group and will be held at Vogel Wetmore School.
March 27, 2026 9:00-11:30
March 30, 2026 9:00-11:30
*Please note that this is not a special education evaluation.*
If you are seeking special education services or suspect your child has a delay or disability that may require special education services and is age 3 or older, please contact: Constance Napierski, PreK Coordinator, cnapierski@torrington.org ; 2 years old or younger: Birth to Three: 1-800-505-7000