SPECTRUM
SPECTRUM is an at risk preschool program for children three to five years of age who reside in rural Champaign County. The program serves children who have a variety of needs, including those who would benefit from a preschool experience before kindergarten in order to increase their academic readiness skills. Spectrum is a grant funded program and is at no cost to families. All students must be screened for risk factors and not all students will be offered a spot within the program. Our program uses the Creative Curriculum, which is research based, to deliver content packed with academic/social-emotional/cognitive learning. Spectrum is a 2.5 hour program with classrooms in Thomasboro, St. Joseph and Unity East. Class times are 8:30-11:00 and 12:00-2:30, Monday through Friday. Our program serves a healthy snack and is a play based program where students learn through play with peers. Transportation for each classroom is arranged by the student's home school district. Questions pertaining to the Spectrum Program can be directed to Brandon Mata at matab@rccsec.org.
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Important Information
2026-2027 School Year registration packets for new students were mailed to the home address listed on the screening forms. Please make sure to check the YELLOW paper for important registration information. If you have not received the packet, please reach out to armstrongj@rccsec.org. Transportation is handled by the districts and you will hear from the district once the student has registered. Returning student information will be mailed the week of July 12.
Spectrum does not grant requests for class placement. We have 180 students in our program and our students are placed in sections to balance the boy/girl ratio and student needs. While we would love to accommodate parent's requests, it is just not possible. Please be respectful of the staff if your request is denied.
2026-2027 Fall Registration Dates
Registration is mandatory for all new students. Returning students are not required to attend registration.
August 5 2:00-5:00 St. Joseph Elementary
August 6 2:00-5:00 St. Joseph Elementary
August 7 2:00-5:00 Thomasboro Grade School
August 10 2:00-4:00 Unity East Elementary
Registration packets were mailed to parents weeks ago. If you did not receive the packet you can find the required documents below.
Enrollment Information Sheet 26-27
The link for the transportation Google Form is here. https://forms.gle/guVN7GeWdpgwfKxm6
Screening Registration
CHILDREN MUST BE AGE 3 BY THE SCREENING DATE. Please note the dates/times are location specific and you should only register for one date. There are three slots available for each time listed. Choose your time slot click "submit and sign up" at the bottom of the page. Complete the name, email, address, phone, student name and click "sign up now". You will receive a confirmation email for your records.
SCREENING DATES
THOMASBORO: August 14, 2026 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA8AE29A3FFC07-64486895-august
UNITY: August 18, 2026 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA8AE29A3FFC07-64490996-august
ST. JOSEPH: August 19, 2026 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA8AE29A3FFC07-64491075-august
Need to cancel your screening date? Refer to your confirmation email and click "edit my sign up" at the bottom left. Click "delete" then click "yes, delete" to confirm the cancellation.
Need to reschedule your screening date? First delete your existing screening date by following the directions above. Then register for a new screening date.
