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	Mission and Overview

We believe in the uniqueness and individual worth of every child and strive to help all children reach their highest developmental potential. We nurture in children a love for lifelong learning and value families as partners in education.

The preschool and kindergarten years are among the most critical ina child's life to influence learning. The Northshore School District is committed to providing the support that our youngest students need to prepare them to succeed later in school. The district offers a variety of Early Childhood Programs for children age three to five. In addition, the district contracts with Development Centers to provide services to children age birth to three who qualify for specially design instruction.

Are you concerned about your child's development in these areas?

Speech & Language Skills
Motor Skills
Cognitive Skills
Social-Emotional Skills
Self-Help Skills

Visit our Developmental Indicators-Child Find page or call 425-408-5570 for more information.


	Birth to Three

Some young children show delays in their development. They may not speak or understand language. Some may be late in becoming mobile or may be clumsy. Other children are uncomfortable in social situations, or have behaviors that are to control. Other children have a difficult time learning colors, body parts, object names, etc. Still others have issues with eating and or delays in their self-help skills such as dressing or using utensils. Some children are hard of hearing or deaf and need a different kind of learning experience. There are early intervention services available near our Northshore community. The Northshore School District has contracts with three birth to three developmental centers and three programs that provide support and educational services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing. These centers provide evaluation, family support, and therapy services to children before they turn three. When children turn three and meet eligibility criteria, the school district provides a continuum of services.

If you have concerns about your child's development and your child is younger than 2 years 9 months old, please call 425-408-5570.


	Three to Five

Your child may be eligible for a free screening or an evaluation to find out if they should receive free services.

Call 425-408-5570 for information or visit our Developmental Indicators-ChildFind page. Screening and evaluations are conducted by Northshore School District Specialists: Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Audiologist, Vision Specialists, Teachers and Psychologists.