ECFE 2015-16 Brochure

Saint Paul 2015-2016

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Program Information & Application

ecfe.spps.org English 651-793-5410 • Español 651-744-4815 • Hmoob 651-744-4816 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org undusdm 651-744-4861 • Soomaali 651-744-6689 (see Language Specific classes on page 12)

ECFE uses the Minnesota Department of Education Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (0-3 years old and 3-5 years), Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Saint Paul ECFE Instructional Standards to create high-quality classes for families.

Parents participate in discussions which foster: Parent development Pare

Parent development

Children will experience activities that encourage: • Social and emotional development

Parent/child relationships

• Approaches to learning

Early childhood development

• Language and literacy development

Family development

• Creativity and the arts

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• Cognitive development • Physical and motor development

What happens in ECFE classes?

Family Time

Parent/Guardian’s Time

Children’s Time

Parents and children learn together to emphasize developing children’s language, reading and math skills.

Licensed parent educators lead the parents through discussions intended to increase knowledge and parenting skills.

Children participate in activites which focus on social and emotional development.

Los padres/guardianes y niños aprenden juntos para enfatizar el desarrollo del lenguaje y las habilidades de lectura y escritura del niño.

Educadores guían las conversaciones de los padres con la intención de aumentar el conocimiento y habilidades de crianza.

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Los niños participan en actividades que se enfocan en el desarrollo social y emocional.

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CONTENTS ECFE Locations Map.......................................................................................................4 Classes & Locations Chart...............................................................................................5 Location Schedules: Battle Creek Elementary..........................................................................................6 Crossroads Elementary............................................................................................7 Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff Elementary........................................................................................7 Homecroft Early Learning Center...........................................................................8 Mt. Airy Homes........................................................................................................8 Rondo Education Center..........................................................................................9 Roosevelt Homes......................................................................................................9 West 7th at Monroe School.....................................................................................10 West Side at 271 Belvidere Street East..................................................................10 Wheelock Early Learning Center..........................................................................11 Additional Services.........................................................................................................12 ECFE Partners.................................................................................................................13 How to Apply...................................................................................................................14 Application for 2015-16..................................................................................................15

SEMESTER ONE: September 10, 2015 - January 27, 2016 SEMESTER TWO: February 1, 2016 - June 9, 2016

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ECFE Locations Map WHEELOCK

ROOSEVELT HOMES

CROSSROADS

MT. AIRY

DAYTON’S BLUFF

RONDO

BATTLE CREEK WEST 7TH AT MONROE

HOMECROFT

WEST SIDE AT 271 BELVIDERE

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION ADMINSTRATION OFFICE 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-793-5410

ECFE SITES Battle Creek Elementary ................................................................ 60 S. Ruth Street, 55119 ................................................................................ 651-793-7354 Crossroads Elementary ................................................................... 543 Front Avenue, 55117..................................................................................651-767-8555 Dayton’s Bluff Elementary ............................................................. 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 .. ............................................................................ 651-293-5343 Homecroft Early Learning Center .............................................. 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3432 Mt. 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 271 Belvidere .......................................................... 271 Belvidere Street, East 55107....................................................................651-744-1750 Wheelock Early Learning Center .............................................. 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................................... 651-293-5347

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Classes & Locations Chart

Wheelock

West 7th at Monroe West 7th at Monroe

West Side at 271 Belvidere

Roosevelt Homes

Mt. Airy Homes Mt. Airy Homes

Roosevelt Homes

Homecroft Early Learning Center Homecroft Early Learning Center

Rondo

Dayton’s Bluff Dayton’s Bluff

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

Crossroads

Welcome to ECFE classes in Saint Paul! Use the map on page 4 to find where each site is located. Check the schedules on pages 6 through 11 to find the day, time and other information for each class offered.

Battle Creek Elementary

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Getting Ready for Kindergarten - for 3 & 4 year olds with sibling care Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In (Birth - 6 months) Infants Toddlers Age Specific between Birth and Three Years Birth to K Classes Evening Classes COMMUNITY SPECIFIC CLASSES Adoptive Families African American Families American Indian Families Dads Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Families Hmoob / Hmong Speaking Families

undusdm / Karen Speaking Families Somaalii / Somali Speaking Families Español / Spanish Speaking Families

All children must be age Birth-Kindergarten

by September 1, 2015.

Wheelock

West Side at 271 Belvidere

Rondo

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 - kindergarten (K) entrance.

Battle Creek Elementary

Parenting Across Cultures A class where families from a variety of cultural backgrounds can share and learn about child development practices.

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Location Schedules Family Literacy Classes Family Literacy combines 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 must commit to attend all three days a week with their children who are birth kindergarten (K) entrance. Families with an F-1 visa are not eligible for Family Literacy. They do qualify for other ECFE classes including “Parenting Across Cultures”. Classes are held at the following locations: • • • •

Battle Creek (see page 6) Crossroads (see page 7) Dayton’s Bluff (see page 7) Homecroft (see page 8)

MONDAY

BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY

60 S. Ruth Street, 55119 651-793-7354

• NEW! Birth-K class on Wednesday afternoons.

• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ Birth-K class for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

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

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TUESDAY

Birth - K Family Literacy ‘Parenting Across 8:30-11:00 am Cultures’ Limited 9:00-11:00 am Transportation Limited Transportation

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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• • • •

Mt. Airy Community Center (see page 8) Roosevelt Homes (see page 9) West Side at 271 Belvidere (see page 10) Wheelock Early Learning Center (see page 11)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Location Schedules CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:00 -11:00 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Family Literacy 12:45-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 12:45-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

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

Family Literacy 12:45-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ 8:45-10:45 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

Birth - 9 years American Indian Families 5:30-7:30 pm Limited Transportation

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K Co-facilitated with ECSE 9:30-11:30 am

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

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

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

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

543 Front Avenue, 55117 651-767-8555

• NEW! Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.

• Large indoor playground.

• Clases en español para las familias los miércoles.

• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ Birth-K class for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY

262 Bates Avenue, 55106 (enter at 800 Conway Street) 651-293-5343

• African American Families class Monday afternoons.

• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.

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

• ECFE/ECSE class co-facilitated by a Parent Educator and an Early Childhood Special Education Social Worker.

Designed to provide an inclusive opportunity for typically developing children and children with special needs.

Nacimiento Kinder Español 1:00-3:00 pm Transportación Limitada African American Families Incredible Years 1:00-3:00 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

“I’ve learned how to respond to children at different developmental stages.”

- ECFE Parent

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Location Schedules MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

• Two ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ classes Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Birth-K classes for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

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

• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.

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

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - 3 years 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Nacimiento Kinder Español 5:30-7:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ 12:30-2:30 pm

1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-744-3432

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

MONDAY

MT. AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER 91 East Arch Street, 55130 651-298-4102

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

• Birth - K class on Friday with limited neighborhood transportation.

Birth - 3 years Lunch Bunch 12:15-2:15 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm Birth - K Dinner Together 5:45-7:45 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

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

Birth - K 9:45-11:45 am Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 12:15-2:45 pm Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 12:15-2:45 pm Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 12:15-2:45 pm Limited Transportation

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

“I have learned how to make everyday activities fun” - ECFE Parent

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Location Schedules RONDO EDUCATION CENTER 560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 (Dale Street & 94) 651-325-2793

• NEW! ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care).

• Birth - K for Dads, Somali Families and African American Families.

• ECFE/ECSE class co-facilitated by a Parent Educator and an Early Childhood Special Education Social Worker.

Designed to provide an inclusive opportunity for typically developing children and children with special needs. * Age-specific infant/toddler classes: Infants must be the appropriate age for class by September 1, 2015 for first semester and February 1, 2016 for second semester.

ROOSEVELT HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER 1575 Ames Avenue, 55106 651-293-5363

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

• Language Specific Classes: Hmong, Spanish and Karen.

• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ Birth-K classes for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K Dads’ Class 9:30-11:30 am

12 - 24 months Gradual Separation 9:15-11:00 am

12 - 24 months Gradual Separation 9:15-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K Co-facilitated with ECSE 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K Somali Families 12:30-2:30 pm Limited Transportation

4 - 12 months Gradual Separation 12:00-1:30 pm ‘Getting Ready

for Kindergarten’

1:00-3:00 pm

Birth - K Dad’s Class 5:30-7:30 pm

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

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

*Birth - 5 months

4 -12 months Non-separating Non-separating 5:30-7:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

Birth - K ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ 9:30-11:30 am Limited Transportation

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

Birth - K Karen Families 1:15 -3:15 pm Limited Transportation

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

“I’ve learned how to talk to my spouse about parenting so we can be on the same page.”

- ECFE Parent

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Location Schedules WEST 7 TH at MONROE

810 Palace Avenue, 55102 (enter on James Avenue) 651-293-8969

• Baby FUNdamentals is back by popular demand! Drop-In play and learn group on Thursday afternoons for Birth - 6 months (no sibling care). See page 11 for description.

• LGBT Families class Thursday evening for parents and children.

• Birth to 3 years class on Tuesday mornings.

WEST SIDE at

271 Belvidere Street E., 55107 651-744-1750

• NEW! ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care).

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

• Clases en español para las familias los jueves.

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

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

Birth - K LGBT Families 5:45-7:45 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K 8:45-11:00 am

Birth - K 8:45-11:00 am

Birth - K 8:45-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Family Literacy 8:45-11:00 am Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 8:45-11:00 am Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 8:45-11:00 am Limited Transportation

Nacimiento Kinder Español 9:00-11:00 am Transportación Limitada

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ 5:30-7:30 pm

“Thank you ECFE! We love it here!”

- ECFE Parent

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Birth - 6 mos Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In 12:30-2:00 pm

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Preparandose para el kinder (con cuidado de los hermanitos) 1:30-3:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Location Schedules MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - 6 mos Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In 12:30-2:00 pm

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

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

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

Birth - K Karen Families 9:30-11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - K ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ 1:15-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ 1:15-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K Hmong Families Incredible Years 1:15-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

WHEELOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 651-293-5347

• NEW! Two ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ classes for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care). Choose either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.

• NEW! Two ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ classes. Choose either Tuesday afternoon or Tuesday evening.

• Birth-K classes for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

• NEW! Hmong Families class on Thursday afternoon.

• Karen Families class on Friday mornings.

• Clases en español para familias los jueves.

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

• Baby FUNdamentals, Drop-In play and learn group on Mondays for Birth to 6 months (no sibling care).

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

Birth - K Adoptive Parents 6:00-8:00 pm

Nacimiento Kinder Español 5:30-7:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

Baby FUNdamentals Drop-in Class (Birth to 6 months)

Being a new parent is a time of wonder...and wondering.

Come with your infant and visit with other parents of newborns. There will be discussions about how to stimulate your infant’s development, information on sleeping and feeding your little one, networking with other parents and ways to foster your child’s growth and development. For more information or to RSVP call our West 7th at Monroe and Wheelock sites or just drop-in!

Other infant/toddler age-specific offerings at the Rondo location.

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Additonal Services Home Visitor Program

ECFE provides home visits for families with children age birth to kindergarten enrollment. For parents, ECFE Home Visitors offer developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children, Home Visitors provide age-appropriate learning activities, supporting growth in the four developmental domains: cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical/motor. Home visits are for families who need one-on-one interaction time, may have physical limitations or may not feel comfortable in a group setting. A home visitor can come to your home for one hour per week or every other week. To find out more information about the Home Visitor Program, please call 651-793-5410.

Language-Specific Classes Hmoob (651-744-4816) ECFE muaj cov hoob qhia ua lus hmoob nyob rau ntawm: Dayton’s Bluff, Roosevelt Homes thiab Wheelock. Muaj kawm ntawv Askiv rau tsev neeg nyob rau ntawm: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere thiab Wheelock.

Somaalii (651-744-6689) Fasalada luuqada Ingiriisiga waxaa loo siiyaa qoysaska: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere and Wheelock. Somaalii Families at Rondo.

Español (651-744-4815) Se ofrecen clases en español de ECFE se en: Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock. Se ofrecen clases de inglés a las familias en: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock.

undusdm (651-744-4861) ECFEwDRw>zH;vdrR’d;wz.Aw>od.vdtDRvXAundusdm usdmzJ: Crossroads, Roosevelt Homes and Wheelock. tJuvH;usdmwDRw>zH;vdrR’d;wz.Aw>od.vd[H.zdCDzdzJ:ABattle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere and Wheelock.

Community Connections

• AGAPE Area Learning Center • American Indian Family Center • Childrens’ Theatre Company • Department of Indian Works • Harding High School • Family Place • Family Service Center • Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony • Head Start • Minnesota Children’s Museum • Neighborhood House • Ronald M. Hubbs Center • Saint Paul Public Library • Saint Paul Public Schools’ Indian Education • University of Minnesota Student Housing • Wilder Foundation

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“I love being able to learn from other parents sometimes, just hearing “It’s ok” helps!”

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- ECFE Parent

ECFE Partners 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. The Advisory Council is comprised 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 the ECFE Office at 651-793-5410.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 34 Saint Paul elementary schools supporting and enhancing the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten.

Children must be four years old by September 1, 2015 and live in Saint Paul.

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, visit prek.spps.org. To apply for the program, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

All children, including children with special education needs, are welcome with their parents in ECFE classes. ECFE works closely with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff to provide support to children with special needs. Two ECFE classes will be co-facilitated with ECSE staff at Dayton’s Bluff and Rondo.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Required by State Law for children before starting Kindergarten and required for Pre-K entrance.

• Vision • Speech

• Hearing • Development • Height • Social/Emotional

• Weight • Health History

• Immunization Review Screening is recommended for children when they are 3 (and up to 5) for early identification of any concerns which may interfere with learning. Screening is offered by Saint Paul Public Schools free of charge. Forms are available from the Early Childhood Screening Office if parents choose to have their own health provider complete the screening. Day and Evening Appointments: call 651-632-3746.

Is your child on track?

HelpMeGrowMN.org 1-866-693-4769

If you have concerns about the development of your child (birth to 5 years), there may be services available for your child and family. Help Me Grow is a collaborative effort of agencies serving young children to improve access to special education and other community services.

Help Me Grow website provides excellent information on typical child development and developmental milestones.

Visit HelpMeGrowMN.org or call Help Me Grow at: 1-866-693-Grow (4769) to refer a child.

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

Explore the website! Try the activities! Have fun!

Visit blastofftok.org for:

• Monthly family activity sheets

• Resources for families and caregivers

• Links to community partner’s information Like us on facebook @ Blastofftokindergarten

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 the 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 651-793-5410.

Wanted: Substitute Teachers and Assistants!

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

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How to Apply Priority will be given to applications received by August 14, 2015 STEP ONE

Select up to three classes that best meet your needs.

STEP TWO

Completely fill out and mail in the application form on page 15 or visit ecfe.spps.org and appy online. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in any classes.

STEP THREE

You will be notified by August 21, 2015 whether you have been placed in a class or on the waiting list. Once enrolled, you will need to complete registration during the first day of class and bring the following information: • Copy of your child’s birth certificate (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Copy of your child’s current immunizations • Student Information Form (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Media Permission Form • Payment information To download forms online, visit ecfe.spps.org and click ‘Fees & Forms’.

FEES

PROGRAM POLICIES

Annual Family Income

Fee (per semester)

Annual Family Income

Fee (per semester)

$9,999 and lower $10,000 - 19,999 $20,000 - 29,999 $30,000 - 39,999 $40,000 - 49,999 $50,000 - 59,999 $60,000 - 69,999 $70,000 - 79,999

$10 $20 $30 $50 $70 $100 $125 $150

$80,000 - 89,999 $90,000 - 99,999 $100,000 - 109,999 $110,000 - 119,999 $120,000 - 129,999 $130,000 - 149,999 $150,000 - 169,999 $170,000 +

$175 $200 $225 $250 $275 $310 $340 $370

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The sliding fee scale above lists recommended fees; no family will be excluded because of an inability to pay.

Classes run the entire school year unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to cancel classes with too few participants.

All adult participants must have a child age birth to kindergarten.

Fees are collected in fall and winter for first and second semesters, respectively.

Refunds can be made through the third week of class.

Participants may make tax-deductible donations to sponsor other participating families.

Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

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30% of enrollment spaces in every class are reserved for new participants.

Due to limited resources, enrollment priority is given to children and their parents or legal guardians. Each parent/guardian may participate in only one parent/child class per semester.

Preference is given to families residing in Saint Paul. If space is available after the third week of class, families residing outside Saint Paul may enroll for an additional 10% surcharge.

Families enrolled first semester will be given priority to register for second semester.

Families who enroll and do not attend for three consecutive classes without notifying staff will forfeit their place in class to other families on the waiting list.

Fill out entire form COMPLETELY and mail to: 1845 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116.

DO NOT include any additional forms or payment.

NEW Application for 2015-2016

Parents / Guardians Attending Class First Name

First Name

Last Name

Last Name

Gender

Female

Birth Date

Male

Email

Gender

Phone

Home or

Female

Email

Cell

Phone

Address (include apartment #)

Address (include apartment #)

City, State, Zip

City, State, Zip

Race (check all that apply)

American Indian/Alaskan

Black/African American Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Race (check all that apply)

Asian

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

White

Advisory Member?

Yes

Birth Date

Male

American Indian/Alaskan

Black/African American

Other

Hispanic or Latino?

No

Yes

Home or

Asian

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander No

Cell

Advisory Member?

White Yes

Other No

Children Attending Class (please include expected children with due date as birth date) First Name

Last Name

MI

Gender Birth Date

Lives with

Allergies

Special Needs (IEP, IFSP, etc.)

FM FM FM Emergency Information Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone #:

Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone #:

Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone #:

Class Choice

Class Name

Location

Day

Time

1 Choice st

2nd Choice 3rd Choice Payment Information Annual family income before taxes last year: $ __________

Number of people in household:

Based on the sliding fee scale on page 14, my family is able to pay $ __________ toward class fees.

Payment will not be collected until after enrollment is confirmed. Split payment option is available (first payment charged at enrollment and second payment 8 weeks after). No family will be excluded because of inability to pay. Refunds will be given through the third week of class.

Additional Questions (for the parent / guardian completing the form) Would you like to receive text messages from ECFE?

Yes

No

What is your home language?

Are you interested in volunteering?

Do you need interpreter assistance?

No

Classroom Volunteer

Advisory Council

Yes

No

Other:

Highest level of school completed: 8th Grade Some High School (no diploma) High School Diploma GED Some College (no degree) Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree Current job status:

Employed 25+ hrs/wk

How did you hear about ECFE?

Friend / Family

Employed 1-25 hrs/wk

Unemployed, seeking

Direct Mail

Screening

News

Unemployed, not seeking

Hospital

Other:

Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

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