Student Support Services
Disability Services
We offer inclusive education for children aged 0-5, collaborating with parents on individualized plans, referring children with suspected disabilities for evaluation, integrating IFSPs/IEPs into lessons, and providing parent workshops and resources for support.
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Overview
Disability Services Overview
- Inclusive educational environment for children aged 0-5, including those with disabilities.
- Referral of children with suspected disabilities to San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center or Pomona USD Special Education for evaluation.
- Collaboration with Regional Center and Special Education to ensure children with disabilities receive necessary services.
- Incorporation of children's Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individual Education Programs (IEPs) into weekly lesson plans.
- Collaboration with parents to develop individualized plans for children's success.
- Parent workshops offered to support understanding of supporting children at school and advocating for their needs.
- Additional resources provided to parents addressing specific concerns related to their child's disability, if needed.
Common Signs
Common Disability Signs
Learn the Signs
Concerned About
Development
Milestones
Children with Disabilities
Resources
Parent/ Guardian Resources
Early Start Intake
Parent's Place
Early Start Resources
Educational Resources
Captain
Teacher/ Staff Resources
Early Learning Domains
Inclusion Webinars
15-Minute In-Service
Affirm Modules
Workshops
Locations
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
Special Education Office
Staff
Disabilities Services Staff
School Psychologists
Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm
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Mental Health Services
Our early education programs aim to foster children's self-control, self-esteem, positive peer interactions, secure attachments, and emotional expression. Mental Health staff offer consultations, workshops, parenting strategies, classroom observations, and community agency connections, providing support during traumatic events. Feel free to reach out for assistance if needed.
Overview
Common Questions
What is mental health?
Why would a preschool age child need Mental Health services?
How do I know if my child needs Mental Health services or help?
What kind of Mental Health Services do you offer for children and families?
How can I start the process to get Mental Health services for my child or/and my family?
Social & Emotional Learning
What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?
Social & Emotional Learning: What Is It and Why It Matters
Activities to support the development of social-emotional learning.
1. Make a Visual Schedule
2. Use a Feelings Chart
3. Read Social Stories
4. Dance
5. Yoga and Mindfulness
Emotional Intelligence Books
Recommended Emotional Intelligence Books
- Have you ever felt like that?
- What would you do?
- When do you feel like that?
- What happens to your body when you feel (happy, sad, proud, mad, etc.)?
- When are times you feel (happy, sad, proud, mad, etc.?)
Books for Anxiety
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- Ruby Finds a Worry
- The Very Hungry Worry Monster
- Calm with the Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Breathe Like a Bear
Books for Grief
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- The Invisible String
- Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
- The Goodbye Book
- Always Remember
Books for Resilience
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- The Thing LOU Couldn't Do
- How to Catch a Star
- Whistle for Willie
- The Carrot Seed
Books for Anger
![book cover of Llama llama mad at mama](https://3.files.edl.io/6d81/24/04/08/195611-59371c8a-654c-45a0-9c83-80160b46e9da.jpg)
- Llama Llama Mad at Mama
- My No, No, No Day!
- When I am Angry
- Angry Cookie
Books for Kindness
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- Tomorrow I'll be Kind
- Kindness Makes us Strong
- If You Plant a Seed
- Pass It On
Books for Self-Esteem
![Book cover for book I Am Every Good Thing](https://3.files.edl.io/761f/24/04/08/200023-4052a305-90cd-490c-a52a-51f2e2550745.jpg)
- I am Every Good Thing
- Elephants Cannot Dance
- Perfectly Norman
- Skin Like Mine
Books for All Feelings
![Book cover for book The Feelings Book](https://3.files.edl.io/4dc8/24/04/08/200206-8b0dcaab-f554-435e-a952-93b3ba13d51a.jpg)
- The Color Monster a Story About Emotions
- Calm-Down Time
- My Body Sends a Signal
- How Do You Feel?
News & Updates
Staff
Mental Health Services Staff
Licensed Clinician
Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services provides comprehensive services to infants, children aged 0-5, and pregnant women, offering education on various nutrition topics and counseling for addressing nutrition concerns such as underweight, obesity, anemia, and diabetes. Additionally, the program connects families with food bank resources and collaborates with PUSD Food and Nutrition services to ensure enrolled children receive nutritious meals meeting their dietary needs.
Overview
Pomona Child Development Nutrition offers services to infants and children ages 0-5 as well as to our enrolled pregnant women.
- We offer nutrition education including but not limited to Newborn feeding, Prenatal Nutrition and Food Safety, Introducing new Foods to Toddlers and Preschoolers, Healthy Eating on a Budget and much more.
- Nutrition counseling is also offered to assist in addressing nutrition concerns such as; Underweight, Obesity, Anemia, Dyslipidemia, Failure to Thrive, Diabetes, and other Nutrition Concerns requiring Food accommodations in our school sites.
- We continuously work on connecting our families with resources for food banks and other nutrition resources in the area.
- We work with PUSD Food and Nutrition services to ensure that our enrolled children are provided with nutritious meals, meeting their nutritional needs while enrolled in our program
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Parent Involvement
Committees, Bulletin Board, and Learning Resources
Join the Governance team at Early Head Start and Head Start to shape services through the Policy and Parent Advisory Committees, fostering leadership and advocacy among families. Explorer the Parent bulletin board with essential information, updates, and resources. Discover a wide range of linked learning activities designed to enhance communication, encourage parental involvement in your child's education, and support their educational journey.
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Student Technology
ClassDojo, Footsteps 2 Brilliance, Zoom, and Chromebook
Access our student technology support section to connect to essential platforms like ClassDojo, Footsteps 2 Brilliance, and Zoom, along with step-by-step instructions for Chromebook setup and Wi-Fi connection, ensuring smooth academic navigation for students.
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