Program Overview
The Derry Early Education Program (DEEP) is an inclusive early childhood program designed to provide high quality programming to all children. The program utilizes an inclusion model (typically developing children and those who require an individualized education plan) and a team approach to incorporate all disciplines to meet the needs of each individual learner. The program offers a language rich, multi-sensory environment in which children engage in developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences that support and enhance each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Children who meet the New Hampshire standards for special education are eligible to attend the Derry Early Education Program without charge.
WHERE IS DEEP?
Programs are held in a space designed specifically for preschool education located at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School.
School Day Schedule
AM Session: 8:30-11:00am
PM Session: 12:20-2:50pm
During the school year, our 3 year old preschool students will learn to:
Follow simple directions
Answer who and what questions
Identify their name
Count up to 10
Identify basic shapes and colors
Wait for a turn
Ask for help
Understand concepts such as under, top, more/less, etc.
Participate in a group activities
Follow routines
Engage in pretend play
Draw straight lines and circles
Express themselves using simple sentences
Coordinate movements to perform gross motor tasks
During the school year, our 4 year old students will learn to:
Follow multi-step directions
Answer who, what, where and when questions
Count up to 10 items
Sort objects into groups
Count up to 20
Manage belongings
Attempt to solve problems
Identify colors and shapes
Cut along a line using scissors
Understand concepts such as equal to, less than, greater than
Take turns with others
Ask for help
Have conversations
Participate in group activities
Demonstrate understanding of basic print concepts
Follow classroom rules and routines
Coordinate movements to perform gross motor tasks