Registration

1. Complete the registration process with the district Registrar which includes a CPSE Referral, by downloading, reviewing and completing the registration packet.
   • Preschool Evaluation Registration Packet
   • Preschool Evaluation Registration Packet (Spanish)
      
2. A Prior Written Notice (PWN) Consent for Initial Evaluation will be sent to you by mail together with a list of evaluating agencies. Upon return of the signed PWN Consent for Initial Evaluation, the agency you've selected will be informed. They will contact you directly to schedule the evaluation.
    
3. The evaluation will include the following, at no cost to the parent:
   • An individualized psychological evaluation
   • A social history
   • An observation
   • Other appropriate assessments or evaluations as necessary to ascertain physical, language or emotional factors, which may contribute to the suspected disability.
      
4. Once the evaluation process is completed, the parents/guardians will be provided with written reports by the evaluating agency.
    
5. You will be invited to an Initial Eligibility CPSE meeting to determine if your child is eligible to be classified as a student with a disability and receive special education services. If your child is eligible for services, specific services will be determined at this meeting.

For information about registering your child for Kindergarten, for the 2026-27 school year, please contact the registration office (registrar@ccsd.edu, (845) 639-6310.)  To be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year, your child must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026. 

If your child will turn 5 on or before December 1, 2025 you may register for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, starting in September.

Kindergarten registration will kick off with an event at each CCSD elementary school that runs February - May. To be added to the registration list, receive applications and other information, please contact your child's school. If you do not know which school your child will attend, please contact the district registrar.  

Registration packets for the 2025-26 school year are available below.

• Kindergarten Registration Packet
• Kindergarten Registration Packet (Spanish)

After May, submit the above packet directly to the registrar as per the 3 steps outlined above. 

If your child is currently in kindergarten and you have just recently moved to the District, use the packet below.

• Kindergarten Registration Packet 
• Kindergarten Registration Packet (Spanish)

Two-Way Dual Language Program For Kindergarteners 

The Dual Language Program is available to all families of incoming kindergarten students. Students enrolled in the Dual Language Program will receive the District’s complete grade level curriculum through the child’s home language and the second language.

[+] Click to learn more about the Dual Language Program at Clarkstown Schools

Dual Language Flyer

The registration packet (grades 1-12 only), is available to print here in English or Spanish, or you may request a hard copy. To have a copy mailed to you, please contact the district registrar and be sure to include your name, address and number of children you will be registering.

All changes of address require an in-person appointment

• Print and complete the form below
  • Address Change Form
• Contact the registrar for an appointment
• Bring completed form, proof of residency, and government issued photo ID to your appointment.
  • Proof of Residency Checklist

View NYS Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance here.

Information and details on how to register your child/ren for transportation to their private (non-public) school can be found by visiting the Non-Public School Transportation webpage, email nonpublicbus@ccsd.edu or call (845) 639-5645.