New screening dates have been added!
The mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District Early Childhood Program is to create a foundation where we intentionally partner with families and community members to foster student academic and social emotional growth in a safe, equitable learning environment so that diverse learners will reach their unlimited potential.
All children who live in Harlem School Consolidated School District 122, from 3 to age 5, who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten are eligible for this screening. The free screening is conducted to identify children who may have speech, vision, hearing, learning, or behavioral needs.
The Early Childhood Screening (ages 3-5 years) will involve the child meeting with a professional educator who will ask the child to respond to tasks or questions to evaluate the child’s development and will also meet with the parent/caregiver for their perspectives on the child’s development.
The outcomes of screening may include the assurance that development is within normal range, recommendation for rescreening, or the recommendation of additional evaluation by the School District or Child and Family Connections.
Also available at this screening is information for parents regarding the development of their children – specifically the child’s coordination, language development, social skills, physical development, and behavior.
All parents who are residents of HSD #122 are encouraged to bring their eligible aged children even if they do not have developmental or behavioral concerns about the child. Early Childhood Screenings (ages 3-5) are done by appointment only and are usually about 60 minutes in length, starting at 8:00 A.M. If you wish to schedule an appointment, you may do so by calling Allie Williams at 815-654-4500 or by clicking here if you prefer to to request electronically. There are a limited number of appointments and they will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
There are a limited number of appointments and they will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Screening will take place on the following dates:
August 20 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115) - Full
August 21 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111) - Full
September 23 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115) - Full
October 7 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111) - Full
November 17 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115) - Full
December 11 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111) - Full
January 26 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115) - Full
February 2 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111) - Full
February 26 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111) - Full
March 12 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115)
April 20 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115)
April 28 (Maple Elementary, 1405 Maple Avenue, Loves Park, IL 61111)
May 12 (Donald C. Parker Center, 808 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115)
Please note: In the event the Harlem School District needs to cancel school on one of these days, the screening will also be canceled and you will receive a phone call to reschedule your appointment.
A teacher will administer the DIAL screening tool.
One of our Speech and Language Pathologists will complete informal observations and checklists to determine if further assessments are recommended.
Our Parent Educators will interview parent/guardian to gain additional information during the screening.
Initial results will be provided.
If there are no concerns at this time, your child will be placed on our wait list. Should a seat become available that your child qualifies for, you will be contacted.
If there are any concerns, we will follow-up with you.
Possible outcomes include:
Additional testing
Referral for Early Childhood Program
The completed Child Information and Screening Consent Form (This will be mailed to you prior to the screening.)
The completed Home Language Survey (This will be mailed to you prior to the screening.)
The completed Family Information Form (This will be mailed to you prior to the screening)
Proof of income is a requirement of the Early Childhood Program, and the full screening cannot be completed without this information.
Please bring ONE of the following to the screening:
Pay stubs (2 most recent, consecutive) for all adults of working age in the household
Proof of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefit
Proof of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit
Proof of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) enrollment
Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit
Proof the family receives Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Tax Return (most recent)
Wages and tax statement (most recent W-2)
Verification/letter from employer
Proof that parent is enrolled in Medicaid (a medical card with the child’s name does not prove income eligibility).