Preschools in salina ks: USD 305 Preschool – Salina Public Schools
KPREP – Heartland Early Education
KPREP FLYER
K-Prep serves “at risk” four year-olds who have been excluded from a regular preschool or childcare setting because of emotional or behavioral problems.
It is an intensive treatment program with an education component. This program will help children identify and begin to change unsuccessful behavior patterns and attitudes before returning to a regular preschool setting.
Each child’s parent/guardian assists in the development of individual objectives to address the specific reasons the child was recommended for K-Prep. Family participation through case management, involvement in “family nights” (held once each month at K-Prep), and family therapy, play an important part in the success of everyone who attends K-Prep. The continued commitment of parents and caregivers, as well as that of cooperating agencies, is essential in helping children be successful.
K-Prep’s Mission is to:
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Provide services to children not having success in typical preschool settings
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Provide high quality, high intensity mental health services
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Provide kindergarten readiness for kids with greatest need
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Provide support to ensure successful family engagement
K-Prep referral packet can be obtained by contacting Lacy Krebs, Program Supervisor at:
Heartland Early Education, 700 Jupiter Avenue, Salina KS 67401
Email: [email protected]Phone: 785-309-5000
(or)
Pam Hlad, KPREP Coordinator at:
Central Kansas Mental Health Center, 809 Elmhurst Blvd, Salina KS 67401
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 785-515-6101
Once the referral has been completed and submitted, the K-Prep Placement Review Team will meet to evaluate and decide if all enrollment criteria have been met. This meeting is primarily to determine whether the child’s challenges warrant this level of intervention. This team meets regularly to review referrals, track the progress of program participants, and make recommendations for additional assistance when necessary.
If referral is approved, paperwork and the enrollment process will begin.
If referral is not approved, resources will be provided which may include screening for special education or application for mental health services.
Specific criteria reviewed by the placement review team:
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Must reside within the service boundaries of USD 305, Salina, Kansas.
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Must have a history of trauma and/or mental health needs.
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Child has challenges that have made it difficult to be successful in a typical preschool or childcare setting.
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Parent or guardian must be willing and available to respond in cooperation with staff in any crisis.
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May have a current Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) or 504 Plan.
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Must have mental health issues that require a therapeutic preschool setting.
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Parent or guardian must be willing to endorse and actively support the child’s full participation in all areas of treatment, including case management, individual and group therapy, and other services seen as necessary by the treatment team, such as family therapy or attendant care.
Top 5 Best Salina, KS Public Preschools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,344 students in Salina, KS. The top ranked public preschools in Salina, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school’s combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salina, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Pre schools in Salina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Salina, KS Public Preschools (2022-23)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Top 30%
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2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Top 50%
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2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Ell-saline Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Heusner Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Coronado Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Oakdale Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Sunset Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Schilling Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Salina, Kansas
Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frank Hageman Elementary School (Closed 2004)
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Franklin-lowell Elementary School (Closed 2004)
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
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