Overview of Program

How inclusion works in our program

The Map of Raintree
This is a map of Raintree that Lleanna, the director, had drawn. Here you can tour several different areas of the Raintree world with panoramic movies and great pictures.

Visit the Classroom
Classroom arrangement and overall environment are important components of inclusion and the Montessori method.

• Infant-toddler classroom
• Primary classroom

Meet the staff
We have a diverse staff which includes our multidisciplinary team members.

• Director, Lleanna
• Classroom Teacher, Anne
• Classroom Teacher, Connie
• Paraprofessional, Pat
• SPED Coordinator & Classroom Teacher, Pam
• Occupational Therapist, Melinda
• Physical Therapist, Carol
• Speech Therapist, Sharon
• Transition Coordinator, Chelie

Meet the parents
Our parents are seen as an integral part of our program and the child's education.

• Annalise, parent of a child with an IEP
• Mary, parent of a child with an IEP
• Nancy, parent of a child with an IEP
• Jordan's Mom, parent of a typically developing child
  

Hear the parents talking

• "He Fit Right In" -Jacob's Mother*
• "An Understanding" -Lesley's Mother*
• "Broaden the Stream" -David's Parents*

Meet Jacob
Jacob is a four year old boy with blonde hair and blue eyes who experiences multiple disabilities.

Nickolaus' Portfolio
Developed by Deokhyo Kim, a graduate student at the University of Kansas, in December, 2001.