Youth Assessment Development (YAD)
Your child's emotional and social wellbeing are paramount to our mission of providing the best Jewish preschool education. That's why through the auspices of Jewish Family Service, Ganon Gil offers a Youth Assessment and Development (YAD) program.
In Hebrew, yad means "hand" as in a helping hand. Deborah Weinstein, LMFT and YAD program representative is your helping hand, servicing your needs by:
Serving as a resource for parents and teachers to report concerning behaviors and social interactions
- This provides early detection
- Also provides a support system for the needs of children, families and school
Organizing Classroom Observations and Parent Consultations
- Recommendations for intervention in the classroom and home
- Develop a plan to support the child in being successful in preschool
Providing Referrals to Community Resources and assistance in retaining services when needed
Hosting Monthly Social Skills Development Groups and "Coffee Chat" Parent Group