Shear Early Childhood Center

Student Services Department
Mission Statement:
The Department of Student Services is committed to supporting the diverse academic, emotional, social and behavioral needs of students by collaborating with students, families, and school personnel to provide services that empower students to become active, successful, and contributing members of society through the continuous development of their individual strengths and abilities.
 
Services:
The South Redford School District offers quality special education programs and services through a continuum of student success models, including co-teaching, behavior intervention, teacher consultant services, resource support, speech and language services, school social work/counseling services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and center program placements for students with low incidence handicapping conditions whose needs cannot be met in the District. Our primary focus is maximizing services to students within the least restrictive environment to support their access to and success within the core curriculum.
At the secondary level, special education staff work with students to develop transition plans to support their post-secondary vision. A transition plan is the section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines transition goals and services for the student. The transition plan is based on a high school student's individual needs, strengths, skills, and interests. Transition planning is used to identify and develop goals which need to be accomplished during the current school year to assist the student in meeting his/her post-high school goals.
For access to the Wayne County Special Education Plan, please use the following link:
http://www.resa.net/downloads/special_education/spec_ed_plan.pdf
Shear Early Childhood Center
South Redford School District is very proud of our dedication to our youngest students. The Shear Center offers the only school-based tuition-free Preschool Program in Wayne County, serving students during the year prior to their eligibility for kindergarten. The Program provides enrichment activities designed to encourage the development of readiness skills necessary for a successful kindergarten experience. For additional information on the program, please contact Jessica Schmidt or Barb Wyler at 313 535-4000, ext. 1036.
The Early Childhood Developmental Delay Program (ECDD) is offered to students ages three through five years with identified disabilities that require early intervention. The program goal is to provide children with an enriching curriculum and opportunities that promote educational success and enable our young students to become inquiring, independent learners, and successful kindergarten students. For additional information on the program, please contact the Department of Student Services at 313 535-4000, ext.1028.
Speech and language services are provided to our young students who require some support to encourage the development of age appropriate articulation, receptive language, and expressive language skills. Services are provided at on-site at Shear by a teacher of the speech and language impaired. For additional information on these services, please contact the Department of Student Services at 313 535-4000, ext.1028.
 
YWCA Head Start Program:
“A free preschool program for children ages 2 ½ to 5, the YWCA Head Start program offers full day and part day classes, as well as home-based options.” The YWCA currently operates in nine different locations throughout western Wayne County, and the Redford community is very fortunate to have a program in the Shear Early Childhood Center. For information about the program, please contact 313 538-8829. For general information about Head Start, please use the following link:  http://www.ywca-wwc.org/head-start-information
 
Community Partnerships
·                On-site immunization clinic for District students and other children in our community - St. Mary Mercy Hospital/Madonna University College of Nursing and Health
·                On-site influenza clinic for District staff and their families - Visiting Nurses Association
·                Hand washing and germ control education - Madonna University College of Nursing and Health
·                Coordinated School Health and Wellness Team Oakwood Healthcare System
·                Women’s Heart Health and Health Screening – Oakwood Healthcare System
·                Health and Education Learning for Parents Fair – Madonna University College of Nursing and Health, Oakwood Healthcare System, Wayne County Early On, Aramark Food Services