Sara Gaulin- Early Childhood Coordinator

sgaulin@ww-ps.com

Karen Siciliano-  Lead PK Teacher/Itinerant Early Childhood Special Educator 

ksiciliano@ww-ps.com

Kristen Messier-School Psychologist

kmessier@ww-ps.com

Ann Marie Breslin-  Preschool Teacher

abreslin@ww-ps.com

Darian Araujo-  Preschool Teacher

daraujo@ww-ps.com

Kristin Rainha- Preschool Teacher

krainha@ww-ps.com

Jennifer Guiot- Preschool Self-Contained Teacher

Jlguiot@ww-ps.com

Caitlin Cardarelli- Preschool Teacher

ccardarelli@ww-ps.com

Amanda Perrino - Preschool Teacher

aperrino@ww-ps.com

Kristy Davide-Preschool Literacy Coach

kdavide@ww-ps.com 

Katie Oduyingbo-Speech Pathologist

koduyingbo@ww-ps.com

Rebecca Benoit-Speech Pathologist

rbenoit@ww-ps.com

Joelle Servello-Occupational Therapist

jservello@ww-ps.com

Jen Wentwoth-Physical Therapist

jwentworth@ww-ps.com

Leigh Hamilton- Child Outreach Lead

(lhamilton@westwarwickpublicschools.com)

Michele Amiot- Child Outreach Screener

(mamiot@westwarwickpublicschools.com)

The West Warwick Public Schools Preschools follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements. These requirements state the IDEA's strong preference for educating students with disabilities in regular classes with appropriate aids and support. Under section 612(a)(5) of the IDEA, to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care facilities, must be educated with children who are not disabled. Further, special classes, separate classes, separate schooling, or other removal of children with disabilities from the regular educational environment may occur only when the nature or severity of the disability of the child is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. 

Preschool Classrooms

Full-Day Self-Contained Preschool

Self-contained classrooms provide a highly supported learning environment for students whose individual needs require a more specialized setting.

• Monday-Friday

• 8 am-1:30 pm

• Instruction and supports to meet each student’s individual needs

Half-Day Integrated Preschool

Provides opportunities for students to learn and play together in an integrated classroom environment

• Tuesday–Friday

• 2 Sessions 8 am-10:30 am and 11 am- 1:30 pm 

• Open to students with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Self-Contained Half Day Preschool Classrooms

Self-contained classrooms provide a highly supported learning environment for students whose individual needs require a more specialized setting.

• Monday-Friday

• 2 Sessions 8 am-10:30 am and 11 am- 1:30 pm 

• Instruction and supports to meet each student’s individual needs

Related Services & Therapies

Students may receive individualized therapies and related services based on their educational needs, including:

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Therapy

Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education (IECSE)

The Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education (IECSE) model is a research-based approach for providing special education services to young children with disabilities within general early childhood environments.

Through the IECSE model, children can actively participate in their early childhood program while receiving the specialized supports, services, and interventions they need.

How the IECSE Model Works

West Warwick Public Schools partners with participating early childhood programs in the community to support children in their natural learning environments. Special education services and interventions are embedded within the child’s daily activities and general education curriculum.

A Continuum of Support

West Warwick Public Schools provides a range of preschool special education options to ensure that services can be matched to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and learning environment.