- Roanoke City Public Schools
- Preschool
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Roanoke City Public Schools preschool programs are offered free of charge to eligible children in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Classrooms are staffed by certified teachers and by instructional assistants and bus transportation is provided.
Two high-quality programs are available:- The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Program serves children who are 4 years old by September 30th of the school year. Children are accepted based on educational needs and family factors such as income. For additional information regarding the VPI Program, call (540) 853-2300.
- The REACH program provides special education services for children ages 2 through 4 with developmental delays or disabilities. To qualify, preschoolers must be eligible for special education and related services. To refer a child to REACH, call (540) 853-1900.
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Supervisor of Early LearningMary-Katherine Schmidt(540) 853-1438 | marykschmidt@rcps.info
Supervisor of Early Childhood Special EducationQuanna C. Pannell(540) 853-1900 | qcpannell@rcps.infoSupervisor of Early Learning reports to the Elementary Education Team, which is led by:Dr. Eric AndersonAssistant Superintendent of Elementary Education(540) 853-2300 | eanderson@rcps.info
Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education reports to Student Services, which is led by:
Dr. Hayley PolandAssistant Superintendent Student Services(540) 853-1393 | hpoland@rcps.infoElementary Education is part of the Academics team, which reports to:
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