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Early Childhood Screening

Dear Parent/Guardians:

We are looking for all 3 - 4 year olds! Please remember to call for an Early Childhood
Screening appointment when your child turns 3! Screening is not an intelligence test,
but we want to screen early because:
• All children must be screened once before kindergarten entrance or participation
in an Early Childhood program.
• Screening is free, it is fun, and it is a great opportunity for you to see your child’s
total growth.
• If potential problems are identified, your child will receive appropriate follow-up or
be connected with resources in the school and community.
• We can refer your child to Preschools and Early Childhood opportunities. Your
child will automatically be enrolled into a school district at the time of screening
• It includes:
1. height/weight
2. vision/hearing
3. general development
4. health history
5. immunization review
Call your district today to schedule an Early Childhood Screening appointment at:
ISD 316 Greenway: 245-6804
ISD 317 Deer River: 246-8860, x 412
ISD 318 Grand Rapids: 327-5572
ISD 319 Nashwauk-Keewatin: 885-2900, x 202

Links of Interest

Ready 4 K
www.ready4k.org
Ready 4 K is is 501(c)(3) nonpartisan statewide campaign of concerned citizens
who are raising awareness and advocating for policy change to ensure that all
children enter kindergarten fully prepared to succeed.

Children’s Defense Fund - Minnesota
www.cdf-mn.org
The Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota provides a strong and effective voice for
children who cannot speak or vote for themselves. CDF-Minnesota provides
services, such as research, publications, education, advocacy, and outreach to
engage, mobilize, and motivate Minnesotans to consider the well-being of children
in all private and public decision-making so that no child is left behind.

The Northland Foundation
www.northlandfdn.org
Created in 1986 by The McKnight Foundation, the Northland Foundation is a
regional foundation serving the communities of northeastern Minnesota.

ZERO TO THREE
www.zerotothree.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the healthy development of babies
and young children.

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