ECFE Catalog 2012-2013

saint paul early childhood family education 2012-13 Program information Register by mail, in person or online: ecfe.spps.org

ECFE For information in: English call: 651-793-5410 Hmong call: 651-744-4816 Somali call: 651-744-7496 Karen call: 651-744-4861 Spanish call: 651-744-4815 or see page 13

Join ECFE for your child stay for yourself.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

Saint Paul ECFE mission: Strengthening and supporting families through education and support of all parents for the healthy growth and development of their children.

Welcome to Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program where you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. ECFE is a universal access program for families in the Saint Paul School District with children ages birth to kindergarten (K). At ECFE we understand the importance of the early years in a child’s development. Right from birth, parents shape a child’s development and set the stage for future learning and growth. That’s why ECFE offers classes that provide information, encouragement and support for parents and their children. Our class schedule offers mixed age classes, age specific classes for parents and their infants, culturally specific and Parenting Across Cultures offerings. In addition, Saint Paul ECFE has a Family Literacy program for parents who are beginning to learn English and parenting in a new country. Look through the brochure and register for a class today. You can also register on-line at ecfe.spps.org. As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher!

Donald Sysyn, Supervisor Saint Paul ECFE

TOGETHER TIME PARENTS’ TIME • Parents and children learn together • Licensed parent educators lead to emphasize developing children’s the parents through discussions language, reading and math skills. intended to increase knowledge and parenting skills.

CHILDREN’S TIME • Children participate in activites which focus on social and emotional development.

Information directory

2 Introduction 3 site map 4 class descriptions 5 Special sites

6 neighborhood site schedules 14 how to apply for ecfe and program costs 15 class application form

SEMESTER ONE: September 10, 2012 - January 18, 2013

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SEMESTER TWO: January 24, 2013 - June 6, 2013

citywide ecfe site map wheelock McDONOUGH HOMES

roosevelt homes

crossroads ROU

johnson

TE

mount airy dayton’s bluff rondo

WEST 7TH AT MonROE

Homecroft Early Learning Center and Administrative offices

WEST SIDE at Humboldt

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116

651-793-5410

ECFE SITES Crossroads Elementary ............................................. 543 Front Street, 55117 ................................................................ 651-767-8555 Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus School ................ 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 .............................................................. 651-293-5343 Homecroft Early Learning Center............................... 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ...................................................... 651-744-3432

John A. Johnson ........................................................ 740 York Avenue, 55106 ............................................................... 651-793-7354 McDonough Homes Community Center .................. 1544 Timberlake Road, 55117 ...................................................... 651-558-2194

Mount Airy Homes Community Center ................... 91 East Arch Street, 55130 ............................................................ 651-298-4102 Rondo Education Center ........................................... 560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 ...................................................... 651-325-2793 Roosevelt Homes Community Center ...................... 1575 Ames Avenue, 55106 ............................................................ 651-293-5363

West 7th at Monroe School ....................................... 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 ............................................................ 651-293-8969 West Side at Humboldt .............................................. 640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107........................................................ 651-744-1750 Wheelock Elementary ............................................... 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................... 651-293-5347

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Wheelock

West 7th at Monroe West 7 at Monroe

West Side at Humboldt

Roosevelt Homes Roosevelt Homes

Rondo

Mount Airy Homes Mount Airy Homes

John A. Johnson John A. Johnson

McDonough Homes

Homecroft Early Learning Center

Dayton’s Bluff

Homecroft Early Learning Center

Welcome to ECFE classes in Saint Paul! Use the map on page 3 to find where each site is located.

Check the schedules on pages 6 through 13 to find the day, time and other information for each class offered.

Crossroads

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

McDonough Homes

class descriptions and locator chart

AGE SPECIFIC CLASSES Each class is geared to a specific age range, targeting the common concerns and needs of both parent and child.

Infants Toddlers Age Specific between Birth and Three Years Birth to K Classes Evening Classes

Community Specific Classes Adoptive Parents African American Families American Indian Families Dads Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Parents Deaf Parents Hmong Speaking Families Karen Speaking Families Parenting Across Cultures A class where families from a variety of cultural backgrounds can share and learn about child development practices in the United States.

Spanish Speaking Families

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Wheelock

West Side at Humboldt

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Rondo

Dayton’s Bluff

All children must be of appropriate age

by September 1, 2012 or January 1, 2013 for second semester.

Crossroads

Family Literacy Early Childhood Education combined with English Language Learning (ELL) classes and parent education for families. Parents must be between levels 0 and 6 on the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). Families learning English attend three days a week with their children who are birth to kindergarten (K) entrance.

The Saint Paul ECFE Citywide Parent Advisory Council

operates in support of the ECFE goal: to support and strengthen families of young children through information, education and networking.

This Advisory Council is composed of parents and a staff representative. Each ECFE site provides a parent representative responsible for relaying information between the site and the Advisory Council. For more information contact cochair Andrea Massari through the ECFE Office, 651-793-5410.

ADDITIONAL Early Childhood PROGRAMS We work with the following agencies to provide services to families • AGAPE Area Learning Center • Family Place • Family Service Center • Minnesota Children’s Museum • Minnesota Communication Services for the Deaf • Neighborhood House • Saint Paul Public Library • University of Minnesota Student Housing

HUBBS CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 1030 W. University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 651-744-7571 hubbs.spps.org

Blast Off to Kindergarten is a collaboration of community partners in Saint Paul that provides parents and communities with resources to help children get ready for the transition to kindergarten.

The Blast Off to Kindergarten website provides: • Monthly family activity sheets • Resources for families and caregivers

• Links to community partner’s information Explore the website! Try the activities! Have fun!

Website: blastofftok.org

Pre - kindergarten Program

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING For Saint Paul Children Ages 3-5 years old REQUIRED by State Law before starting Kindergarten • Vision • Speech • Hearing • Development • Height • Social/Emotional • Weight • Health History • Immunization Review

Screening is recommended for children when they are between 3 and 4 years old for early identification of any concerns that may interfere with learning. Screening is offered

by Saint Paul Public Schools free of charge.

(Parents could arrange this screening with their own doctor or health clinic. Forms are available from the Early Childhood Screening Office.)

Day and Evening Appointments: Call (651) 632-3746

The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 26 Saint Paul elementary schools supporting and enhancing the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten. Children must be four by September 1, 2011 and live in Saint Paul.

At most schools, admission priority is given to children who are English Language Learners, are eligible for free or reduced meals, or are receiving Early Childhood Special Education services.

For more information, call the school you are interested in attending. To apply for the program, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

Website: prek.spps.org

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILD (birth to 5 years)...

There may be services available to your child and family.

Call Help Me Grow:

(651) 604-3700 Help Me Grow is a collaborative effort of agencies serving young children to improve access to special education and other community services.

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site schedules

class schedule

CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures 9:15 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 1:30 - 3:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K Hmong Families 1:30 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K LGBT 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Birth - K Karen Families 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

543 Front Street, 55117 651-767-8555

Highlights • Large, indoor playground.

• Wednesday evening LGBT Parents and Children.

• Balanced Parenting - Parent/Child yoga time included.

Birth - K Balanced Parenting 1:15 - 3:15 pm

Birth -K 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K American Indian Families 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

class schedule

DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 9:45 - 11:45 am Transportación Limitada

262 Bates Avenue, 55106 (entrance: 800 Conway St.) 651-293-5343

Highlights • NEW! African American Families class Thursday afternoon.

• Two children’s rooms: One for infants/toddlers and one for preschoolers.

• Clases en español para las familias los martes y viernes.

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Nacimiento - Kinder Español 1:00 - 3:00 pm Transportación Limitada Birth - K 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K African American Families 1:00 - 3:00 pm

site schedules

class schedule

HOMECROFT Early Lerning Center Highlights

1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-744-3432 Highland ECFE (in blue) Homecroft ECFE (in orange)

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

ELL Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K 9:00 - 11:00 am

ELL Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 3 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

ELL Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 3 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

• New! Parent and child Drop-in Playtime Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. No registration, no fee, great interactive play environment.

• Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

• Clases en español para familias los martes en la noche.

• “Parenting Across Cultures” class Monday evenings.

• Two Lunch Bunch classes and two dinner classes. Parents bring meals to eat with their children during the first 30 minutes of class.

Lunch Bunch Birth - K 12:15 - 2:15 pm

Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - K Parent and Child Drop-in Playtime 3:00 - 4:30 pm

monday

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am Lunch Bunch Birth - 3 years 12:15 - 2:15 pm

Birth - K 9:00 - 11:00 am

12 - 24 months Gradual Separation 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 5:30 - 7:30 pm Transportación Limitada Birth - K Dinner Together 5:45 - 7:45 pm

class schedule

Birth - K 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - K Dinner Together 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Birth - 3 years 5:45 - 7:30 pm

The Highland ECFE section is printed in blue and offers two early childhood classrooms with infants and toddlers in one room and pre-K children in a second room.

The Homecroft ECFE section is printed in orange and offers one early childhood classroom with all TUESday THURSday FRIday the childrenWEDNESday in one room (siblings stay together).

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Arcade

site schedules

class schedule

JOHN A. JOHNSON SCHOOL 740 York Avenue, 55106 651-793-7354

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

Birth - K Hmong Families 9:30 - 11:30 am

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:00 - 2:30 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:00 - 2:30 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:00 - 2:30 pm Limited Transportation

FRIday

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Highlights • New! Hmong families class on Monday mornings.

• Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

• Indoor play area for gym time.

Birth - K 5:30 - 7:30 pm

class schedule monday

McDONOUGH HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER 1544 Timberlake Road, 55117 651-558-2194

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K Karen Families 10:15 - 12:15 pm Limited Transportation

Highlights • New! Karen families class on Friday mornings.

• Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

• Mt Airy/McDonough Friday Birth - K (held at Mt. Airy).

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ELL Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K McDonough/Mt Airy 9:15 - 11:15 am *Held at Mt. Airy Limited Transportation

site schedules

class schedule

MOUNT AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K Mt Airy/McDonough 9:15 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:30 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:30 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 12:30 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - K Dads’ Class 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth -K 9:30 - 11:30 am

12 - 24 months* 9:15 - 11:00 am

10 - 20 months* 9:15 - 11:00 am

Birth - 6 months* Non-separating 12:00 - 1:30 pm

4 - 11 months* Gradual Separation 12:00 -1:30 pm

91 East Arch Street, 55130 651-298-4102

Highlights • Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

• Mt. Airy/McDonough Friday Birth - K.

class schedule

RONDO EDUCATION CENTER

Highlight

560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 651-325-2793 Centrally located at Dale Street and 94

• Age-specific infant/toddler classes.

• Birth - K classes including Dads, African American and Parenting Across Cultures. * For age-specific classes: 1st semester child’s age as of September 1, 2012.

2nd semester child’s age as of January 1, 2013.

Birth -K Dads’ Class 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K African American Families 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

4 - 12 months* Gradual Separation 9:30 - 11:00 am Birth - K 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Birth - K 5:30 - 7:30 pm 6 - 12 months* Non-separating 1st or 2nd semester 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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site schedules

class schedule

ROOSEVELT HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

ELL Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures for Deaf and English Speakers 8:45 - 10:45 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K Hmong Families 1:00 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K 1:30 -3:30 pm Limited Transportation

1575 Ames Avenue, 55106 651-293-5363

Highlights • New! Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

• New! “Parenting Across Cultures” for Deaf and English speakers.

• Clases en español los miércoles en la mañana.

Birth - K Hmong Families 5:30 -7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K Families Together 5:30 -7:30 pm

class schedule

West 7th at Monroe

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 3 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

810 Palace Avenue, 55102 (entrance: James Avenue) 651-293-8969 Birth - K 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Highlights • Birth to 3 years Tuesday morning.

• Class for families with adopted children.

• Two children’s rooms: one for infant/toddlers and one for preschoolers.

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Birth - K 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Birth - K 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Birth - K Families with Adopted Children 6:00 - 8:00 pm

site schedules

class schedule

West Side at Humboldt 640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107 651-744-1750

Highlights • NEW Birth to Kindergarten entrance, Friday morning.

• Parenting Across Cultures.

• Clases en español los Lunes.

• Play and exploration through the natural world in collaboration with Humboldt Environmental Science School.

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

Birth -K Parenting Across Cultures 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - K English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - K English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am

Nacimiento - Kinder Español 1:00 - 3:00 pm Transportación Limitada Nacimiento - Kinder Español 5:30 - 7:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K English Speaking 5:30 - 7:30 pm

class schedule

WHEELOCK ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30 - 11:30 am

ELL Family Literacy 1:15 - 3:45 pm Limited Transportation

ELL Family Literacy 1:15 - 3:45 pm Limited Transportation

1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 651-293-5347

Highlights • Two children’s rooms - one for infants/toddlers and one for preschoolers.

• Wonderful indoor and outdoor play areas.

• Three-day ELL Family Literacy class for families learning English with limited transportation.

ELL Family Literacy 1:15 - 3:45 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K 5:30 - 7:30 pm

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Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education Home Visitor Program ECFE provides home visits for families with children birth to kindergarten enrollment. Home visits follow the standard ECFE model. The model consists of three components: parent/child together time, parent time and child time. For parents there is developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children there are age-appropriate learning activities. The children’s learning activities support growth in the four developmental domains; cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical/motor.

Home visits are for families who want more one on one interaction or may not feel comfortable in a group setting. A home visitor can come to your house once a week or every other week. The visits involve interaction between parent and child and last for about an hour.

To speak to someone in:

English call:

Hmong call:

Karen call:

Somali call:

Spanish call:

Family Literacy

651-744-4812 651-744-4816 651-744-4861 651-744-4796 651-744-4815

Early Childhood Education combined with English Language Learning (ELL) and parent education classes for families.

Infant Class Offerings Information, support and resources provided to new parents. Sleep, development and age-appropriate activities are just some of the topics discussed in these classes.

Morning, afternoon and evening classes are offered. Join other new parents as you begin your parenting journey.

Rondo 651-325-2793 4 - 11 months 12 - 24 months Wednesday Tuesday 12:00 - 1:30 pm 9:15 - 11:00 am Birth - 6 months Tuesday 12:00 - 1:30 pm

6 - 12 months Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm

10 - 20 months Wednesday 9:15 - 11:00 am

4 - 12 months Friday 9:30 - 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunities ECFE is currently seeking volunteer classroom aides for our Family Literacy classes. Volunteer classroom aides assist with instruction of beginning-level adult English Language Learners and work on basic English skills with them. All volunteer classroom aides are provided with on-line training through MN Literacy Council and an on-site orientation. The minimum commitment is 2.5 hours a week for either 1st or 2nd semester. Full year placements are welcome as well. If interested, please call: 651-744-4809.

Wanted: Good Subs! Licensed teachers and adults who have experience working with children are needed as substitute teachers in ECFE. Call 651-793-5410 for more information.

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H M O N G

S O M A L I S P A N I S H

kawm dab tsi ntawm: Early Childhood Family Education?

• ECFE npaj khoom rau niam txiv thiab menyuam kawm ua ke.

• Menyuam nyob lawv chav kawm nrog cov xib fwb qhia menyuam.

• Niam txiv mus rau lawv chav kawm nrog tus xib fwb qhia niam txiv.

• Lub sij hawm niam txiv kawm, cov menyuam nrog cov xib fwb nyob kov khoom ua si, ua si nrog lwn tus menyuam, saib ntawv, hu nkauj, kawm kev cai, kawm ntawv rau hauv lawv chav kawm.

ECFE muaj chaw rau Hmong kawm nyob rau: Crossroads, John A. Johnson thiab Roosevelt Homes.

Muaj chaw kawm ntawv nyob rau 6 qhov chaw: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough,

Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes thiab Wheelock.

Yuav muaj ib chev rau cov niam txiv Hmoob tuaj kawm nyob rau lub tsev kawm ntawv Rondo txhua hmo Wednesday.

Yog xav paub ntau tshaj nov hu nrau 651-744-4816.

Maxaa Lagu Qabtaa Waxbarashada Hore ee Qoyska?

• ECFE badanaaba waxay ku billaabataa duruus iyo aqoon-kororsi ay

waalidka iyo caruurtuba wada sameeyaan.

• Waalidka waxay aadayaan qol kale si ay ugu qaataan duruus quseysa

barbaarinta dhallaanka.

• Inta ay waalidku fasalka ku jiraan, carruurta waxaa wax u dhigaya

macallin iyo kalkaaliyaal ku taqasusay waxbaarashada hore ee

dhallaanka.

Fasallada Luqad barashada ee goyska waxaa laga bixiyaa 6 goobood: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes and Wheelock.

Soo wac haddii aad xog dheeraad ah u baahantahay 651-744-4796.

¿Qué sucede en el Programa Familiar de Educatión Preescolar?

• El programa ECFE inicia con una actividad en la que participan padres

e hijos.

• Después los padres se reúnen para una discusión en grupo dirigida por un

educador.

• Mientras los padres tienen su reunión de grupo, los niños continúan con

actividades educativas dirigidas por una maestra especialista en

Educación Preescolar.

Las clases de ECFE en español se ofrecen en: Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Roosevelt Homes y West Side at Humboldt.

Las clases de inglés para la familia se ofrecen en: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes y Wheelock.

Para más información llamar al teléfono 651-744-4815.

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All Site Registration

Wed. Sept. 5, 2012 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs. Sept. 6, 2012

10:00 am – 12:00 noon 1:00 - 4:00 pm Need help finding a class?

Need help understanding the registration process?

Call the ECFE office at

651-793-5410 REGISTRATION

CLASS FEES

Gross Family.

Fee Per Income.......... Semester $170,000+....... $370 $150,000 - 169,000 $340 $130,000 - 149,000 $310 $120,000 - 129,999 $275 $110,000 - 119,999 $250 $100,000 - 109,999 $225 $90,000 - 99,999 $200 $80,000 - 89,999 $175 $70,000 - 79,999 $150 $60,000 - 69,999 $125 $50,000 - 59,999 $100 $40,000 - 49,999 $70 $30,000 - 39,999 $50 $20,000 - 29,999 $30 $10,000 - 19,999 $20 $9,999 and below $10 A 10% surcharge will be applied to families who are not St. Paul residents.

Classes run the whole school year unless specified. The sliding scale lists recommended fees. No family will be excluded because of an inability to pay.

Collection of class fees does not cover programming costs. Families are welcome to make a tax deductible donation towards sponsorship of another ECFE participating family. Fees are collected fall and winter for the first and second semesters. Refunds are made through the third week of class.

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How to join ECFE Prior to August 15, 2012

Step 1

Pick a class, which best fits your needs using the neighborhood site list on page 3 and the site schedules that follow.

Step 2

Fill out and mail the class application form on page 15, or visit our website: ecfe.spps.org and complete the online form by August 15, 2012.

Completing a class application form is a step toward final registration, but it does not guarantee you a place in any class.

Class application forms will be randomly selected in instances where demand exceeds capacity. Send only the class application at this time. Do not send or submit forms. Forms will be collected on all site registration day or online. once you have been confirmed in a class.

Step 3

Parents will be contacted after August 24, 2012.

Parents should go to all site registration day at their site on September 5th or 6th, to complete the registration process. You will need the following information:

• Copy of your child’s birth certificate (only if child is new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Copy of your child’s current immunizations (form available online) • ECFE Registration Form (available online) • Student Information Form (only if child is new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Demographic Form (available online) • ECFE enrollment card

Application Procedure after August 24, 2012 You may apply for a class by calling the site directly or submitting an application through the mail or online. Enrollment continues throughout the year as places become available.

Program Guidelines

• ECFE is a program designed for parents • Preference is given to Saint Paul and their children birth to kindergarten parents and their children. If space (K). All participants must have a child in is available after the third week of that age range. class, families residing beyond Saint Paul may enroll for an additional 10% • Saint Paul ECFE reserves the right to surcharge. cancel a class with too few participants.

• Families in a class first semester will • ECFE wants every parent to have the have priority to register for the second opportunity to participate. To reach this semester of that class if it is a full-year goal, 30% of spaces are reserved for new class.

Saint Paul participants in every class.

• Because of limited resources, Saint Paul • Any family who enrolls and does not attend for three consecutive classes ECFE gives priority to children and their without notifying the staff will lose parents or legal guardians. their place in class. Families on the • Each parent may participate in only one waiting list will be offered those parent/child class per semester. classes.

• Enrollment continues throughout the Forms available online at: ecfe.spps.org year as space becomes available.

2012 - 2013 Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education

class application form

CLASS APPLICATIOn

class applications must be postmarked or submitted online by August 15, 2012

Please list all parents and children who will attend class.

Parent(s) Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Parent(s) Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date: Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Address: Apt:

Cell Phone:

City:

Zip Code:

E-mail Address:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

First Choice:

Site Location

Class/Title

Day

Time

Second Choice: Third Choice:

* Have you ever attended Saint Paul ECFE before? ❏ yes ❏ no * If yes, are you currently an officer on one of the Parent Advisory Councils? ❏ yes ❏ no

* To plan for staffing, are you planning on adding to your family by 1/1/13? ❏ yes ❏ no

Based on the sliding fee scale, please indicate the amount you will be paying. $ * These questions are optional and will help us plan for classes.

* How did you learn about ECFE? ❏ friend ❏ direct mail ❏ neighborhood news ❏ ECSE ❏ hospital ❏ other * Has your 3 or 4 year old child been to early childhood screening?

❏ yes ❏ no

* Does your child receive special education services? ❏ IFSP ❏ IIIP ❏ IEP ❏ Other: ___________________________

* Service Provider (if known) ________________________

DO NOT send any forms or fees with this application.

Mail to: ECFE Class Application 1845 Sheridan Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116

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St. Paul, MN Permit No. 3085 360 Colborne Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 ADMINISTRATION Valeria Silva SUPERINTENDENT Lynn Gallandat DIRECTOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION Donald Sysyn SUPERVISOR EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION John Brodrick Anne Carroll Mary Doran Keith Hardy Jean O’Connell Louise Seeba Elona Street-Stewart

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION a program of Community Education

For information in Hmong call: 651-744-4816 Karen call: 651-744-4861 Somali call: 651-744-4796 Spanish call: 651-744-4815

Call the ECFE Office at 651-793-5410 or on-line at ecfe.spps.org 16

If you receive multiple copies of this catalog please pass one on to a family with young children.