Initiative:  We believe that investing in our young children will provide a sound educational foundation so that students entering kindergarten will meet with success. The school district provides the following Early Childhood Programs: Head Start, Voluntary Prekindergarten, and Prekindergarten Exceptional Education to children between the ages of three to five years.

Goals:  

• To increase awareness that investing in early childhood education will result in an improved opportunity for future school success
• To demonstrate that developmentally appropriate practices are the foundation for children's learning which supports the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed for kindergarten
• To implement successful transitions from prekindergarten programs to district kindergarten classrooms

Targeted Population:  Head Start, Prekindergarten Exceptional Education, Voluntary Prekindergarten Programs provide early learning opportunities through programs offered at school sites.

Timeline:  Early Childhood Programs operate during the school calendar year with additional summer programs.

Professional/Staff Development:  Staff development training is provided in prereading, math, social skills and character education.

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