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Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

This program is available free of charge to eligible students living within District boundaries. Pre-K staff determines eligibility and student acceptance into the program. Placement is based on student need.

In order to be considered for enrollment, children must:

  • Be between the ages of three and five years old
  • Live within the McLean County Unit 5 school district boundaries

View the boundaries at the district website.

Developmental areas and information

Children With Developmental Delays, who affect normal growth and development or who meet the Illinois State Board of Education “at risk” criteria for risk of academic failure, may be eligible for services and support. Special education eligibility will be based on noted delays in one or more of the developmental areas listed below. Eligibility is determined by the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team.

The Developmental Areas for Special Services are:

  • Gross Motor
  • Fine Motor
  • Cognitive/Readiness
  • Communication
  • Receptive Language
  • Expressive Language
  • Phonological/Articulation
  • Social/Emotional
  • Independent Functioning/Adaptive

Contact

For more information about the Unit 5 Early Learning Program, to book a screening appointment, or if you have any additional inquiries, please email prekscreenings@unit5.org or call 309-557-4144.