Central School District 51

Click HERE to schedule a screening appointment or call 309-444-3943 ext. 2411. Appointments are required and must be scheduled by March 17, 2025.

Visit the Early Childhood Education page on our website for more information. 

Fall screenings will be held at Central Primary School. Screenings are free and open to children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten), who reside in Central School District 51. This screening is not meant for children who are currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Blended classroom. Instead, this screening is intended for children who may have possible developmental delays in the following areas:

• Cognitive Development-- reasoning, thinking, problem solving

• Daily Living--self-help skills such as eating, dressing and toileting

• Motor Development--use and control of large and small muscles

• Personal/Social Skills--interacting with others

• Communication--ability to express thoughts and understand the words of others

At the screening, your child will work with our Early Childhood Screening Team to complete a snapshot of skills in those areas. The results of this screening and family information provided by you are used to determine placement. If a developmental delay is suspected in one or more areas, the school team will schedule a transdisciplinary play based assessment to identify whether or not your child qualifies for early childhood special education services.

Please contact the Central District 51 Special Education Office with any questions at 309-444-3943, ext. 2411.