Saint Paul Early Childhood Family Education 2017-18 Program Information & Application

Saint Paul

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

2017-2018 Program Information & Application

www.ecfe.spps.org | 651-793-5410 Español 651-744-4815 | Hmoob 651-744-4816 | undusdm 651-744-4861 | Soomaalii 651-744-6689 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

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.

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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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CONTENTS ECFE Locations Map...........................................................................................................................4 Classes & Locations Chart....................................................................................................................5 Location Schedules: 271 Belvidere (West Side).........................................................................................................6 Battle Creek Elementary............................................................................................................7 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)........................................................................................................7 Crossroads Elementary..............................................................................................................8 Dayton’s Bluff Elementary.........................................................................................................8 Highland at Homecroft.............................................................................................................9 Homecroft Early Learning Center...............................................................................................9 L’Etoile du Nord Lower.......................................................................... ..................................10 Linwood Monroe Upper (West 7th)............................................................................................10 Wheelock Early Learning Center...............................................................................................11 Additional Services...........................................................................................................................12 ECFE Partners...................................................................................................................................13 How to Apply....................................................................................................................................14 Application for 2017-18.....................................................................................................................15

SEMESTER ONE: September 7, 2017 - January 24, 2018 SEMESTER TWO: January 29, 2018 - June 7, 2018

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ECFE Locations Map WHEELOCK L’ETOILE DU NORD LOWER

CROSSROADS

BENJAMIN E. MAYS (RONDO)

DAYTON’S BLUFF

BATTLE CREEK LINWOOD MONROE UPPER (WEST 7TH)

HIGHLAND at HOMECROFT HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER & ADMINSTRATION OFFICE

271 BELVIDERE (WEST SIDE)

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

ECFE SITES 271 Belvidere (West Side) ............................................................ 271 Belvidere Street East, 55107....................................................................651-744-1750 Battle Creek Elementary ................................................................ 60 S. Ruth Street, 55119 ................................................................................ 651-793-7354 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo) ............................................................ 560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 ................................................................... 651-325-2793 Crossroads Elementary ................................................................... 543 Front Avenue, 55117..................................................................................651-767-8555 Dayton’s Bluff Elementary ............................................................. 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 ............................................................................... 651-293-5343 L’Etoile du Nord Lower . ................................................................ 1305 Prosperity Avenue, 55106 ................................................................... 651-793-5410 Highland at Homecroft ................................................................... 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3424 Homecroft Early Learning Center .............................................. 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3432 Linwood Monroe Upper (West 7th) ........................................ 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 ............................................................................. 651-293-8969 Wheelock Early Learning Center .............................................. 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................................... 651-293-5347

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Wheelock

Linwood Monroe Upper

L’Etoile du Nord Lower

Homecroft

Highland at Homecroft

Dayton’s Bluff

Crossroads

All children must be age Birth-Kindergarten

by September 1, 2017

Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)

Use the map on page 4 to find the most convenient class locations for your family. Check the schedules on pages 6 through 11 to find days, times and class descriptions. Below is a summary chart of which classes are offered at each location.

Battle Creek Elementary

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

271 Belvidere (West Side)

Classes & Locations Chart

AGE SPECIFIC CLASSES Getting Ready for Kindergarten for 3 & 4 year olds (sibling care)

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Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In (Birth - 8 months) Infants

o

Toddlers

o

Age Specific between Birth and Three Years

o

o

Birth to K Classes

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

Evening Classes

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

LENA Start Classes (1ST Semester)

o

o

COMMUNITY SPECIFIC CLASSES

o

Adoptive / Blended Families

o

African American Families

o

American Indian Families

o

Dads

o

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Families

o

Hmoob / Hmong Speaking Families

o

o

o

undusdm / Karen Speaking Families

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

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Somaalii / Somali Speaking Families Español / Spanish Speaking Families

o

Parenting Across Cultures

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o

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o

o

o

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o

o

o

o

Crossroads

Dayton’s Bluff

Highland at Homecroft

Homecroft

L’Etoile du Nord Lower

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Wheelock

o

Linwood Monroe Upper

o

Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)

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.

271 Belvidere (West Side)

Family Literacy

Battle Creek Elementary

Parenting Across Generations

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Location Schedules Family Literacy Classes Family Literacy combines English Language Learning (ELL) classes and parent education. Parents must be between levels 0 and 6 on the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS).

Families must commit to attend all three days per week with their children age birth-kindergarten (K) entrance. Families with an F-1 visa are not eligible for Family Literacy, but do qualify for other classes like “Parenting Across Cultures”. See classes at specific locations on these pages: Battle Creek Elementary........................................... Page 7 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)........................................ Page 7 Crossroads Elementary............................................. Page 8 Dayton’s Bluff Elementary........................................ Page 8 Highland at Homecroft............................................. Page 9 Homecroft................................................................... Page 9 L’Etoile du Nord Lower............................................ Page 10 Wheelock.................................................................... Page 11

271 BELVIDERE (WEST SIDE)

271 Belvidere Street East 55107 651-744-1750

• NEW! Infants and Toddlers Birth-3 Years classes (with siblings).

• NEW! “Parenting Across Cultures” for families with emerging English.

• Clases en Español para las familias los jueves (am y pm): prepárando a los niños para kinder.

• “Getting Ready for K” for families with children age 3 years - Kindergarten entrance.

Siblings welcome.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

“Getting Ready for K” (with siblings) 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

“Parenting Across Cultures” (emerging English) 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - 3 Years (with siblings) 12:30-2:00 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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THURSDAY Preparándose para el kinder (con cuidado de los hermanitos) 9:00-11:00 am Transportación Limitada Preparándose para el kinder (con cuidado de los hermanitos) 1:00-3:00 pm

FRIDAY Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Location Schedules BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY

60 S. Ruth St. 55119 651-793-7354

• NEW! “Parenting Across Cultures” Birth-K class for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

• Birth-K classes on Monday and Friday.

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

BENJAMIN E. MAYS (RONDO) 560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 (Dale Street & 94) 651-325-2793

• NEW! LENA Start Class for parents and their 10-30 month olds. Special curriculum designed to boost language development and learning. See page 11 for details.

• NEW! Three day Family Literacy class for families learning English. Limited neighborhood transportation available.

• B-K classes for dads, ECFE/ ECSE, culturally specific and Getting Ready for Kindergarten (must be age 3 by 9/1/2017) • Age-specific classes require: * Semester 2: 6-16 months **Semester 2: 12-28 months ***Semester 2: B-12 months

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

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 “Parenting Across Cultures” 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 am

FRIDAY

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

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K Dads’ Class 9:30-11:30 am

**12-24 months Gradual Sep. 9:15-11:00 am

**12-24 months Gradual Sep. 9:15-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

LENA Start 10-30 Months 9:15-11:00 am

Birth - K Somali Families 1:00-3:00 pm Limited Transportation Drop-in Playtime 3:15-4:45 pm **8-24 Months Non-Separating 5:30-7:00 pm Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am *4-12 months Gradual Sep. 12:00-1:30 pm

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

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

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

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

*4-12 months Gradual Sep. 12:00-1:30 pm Family Literacy 12:45-3:15 pm Limited Transportation

“Getting Ready for K” (with younger siblings) 5:30-7:30 pm

Family Literacy 12:45-3:15 pm Limited Transportation ***Birth - 8 Months Non-Separating 5:30-7:00 pm Birth - K Hmong Families 5:30-7:30 pm

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

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

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

Birth - K Hmong Families 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

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

• Indoor large muscle playground.

• Clases en español para las familias los miércoles.

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

DAYTON’S BLUFF

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

• ¡NUEVO! LENA comienza clase para padres y sus niños de 10-30 meses de edad. Curriculo especial diseñado para impulsar el desarrollo del lenguaje y el aprendizaje. Consulte la pagina 11 para obtener más información.

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

• ECFE / ECSE inclusive class for typically developing children and children with special needs.

• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.

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Español Nacimiento Kinder 1:15-3:15 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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Location Schedules HIGHLAND AT HOMECROFT

1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-744-3424

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

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

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

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

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

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

Birth - K “Parenting Across Cultures” 12:30-2:30 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

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

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

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

LENA Start 10-30 Months 12:00-2:00 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-744-3432

• NEW! LENA Start Class for parents and their 10-30 month olds. Special curriculum designed to boost language development and learning. See page 11 for details.

• NEW! Infant-Toddler focused drop-in playtime. Siblings welcome!

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

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

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

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

Infant-Toddler Drop-in Playtime (siblings welcome) 3:15-4:45 pm

“I am a much better parent because of ECFE! I am much calmer, understanding and patient because I understand my child’s behavior.”

- ECFE Parent

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Location Schedules L’ETOILE DU NORD LOWER

1305 Prosperity Avenue, 55106 651-793-5410

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

• Language-specific classes held in Hmong, Karen, and Spanish.

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

LINWOOD MONROE UPPER (WEST 7TH) 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 (enter on James Avenue) 651-293-8969

• NEW! Two Birth-3 Years classes on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.

• Baby FUNdamentals offers personalized education and support for you and your newborn, Birth - 8 months.

• LGBTQ Families class on Thursday evenings.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 3 Years 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

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WEDNESDAY

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Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - 8 months Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In 12:30-2:00 pm

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

Location Schedules MONDAY

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

• NEW! Adoptive and Blended Families classes on Monday evening.

• NEW! “Parenting Across Generations class on Tuesday afternoons for those raising others’ children.

• Birth - 24 month non-separating class on Mondays.

• “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” for families with 3 and 4 year olds (includes sibling care).

• Clases en español para familias los jueves.

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

“Getting Ready for K” (with siblings) 9:30-11:30 am Family Literacy 1:00-3:30 pm Limited Transportation

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - 24 months Non-Sep. 12:15-1:45 pm (8 weeks only Sept. 11, Nov. 6, Jan. 29, Apr. 9)

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

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

Birth - K “Parenting Across Generations” 1:00-3:00 pm

Birth - K “Parenting Across Cultures” 1:30-3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K Adoptive and Blended Families 5:30-7:30 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

Baby FUNdamentals Drop-in at Linwood Monroe Upper (West 7th) Come with your infant age birth-8 months and visit with other parents of newborns. For more information, call 651-293-8969.

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

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

NEW! LENA Start Classes A weekly class offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota that provides the opportunity to increase your 10-30 month old’s language development using a recording device.

¡NUEVO! Clase LENA Open Playtime at Hamline, Homecroft & Rondo Play and learn with your child while meeting other families. No registration required. For more information, call 651-793-5410

Una clase semanal, en colaboración con la Universidad de Minnesota, que ofrece la oportunidad de aumentar el desarrollo de lenguaje y aprendizaje de sus ninos en la edad de 10 a 30 meses utilizando un dispositivo de grabación. Los lunes, 9:30-11:30 am, en Dayton’s Bluff. (Cuidado hermanos disponible).

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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, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo) thiab L’Etoile du Nord Lower. Muaj kawm ntawv Askiv rau tsev neeg nyob rau ntawm: Battle Creek, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, L’Etoile du Nord Lower, Highland at Homecroft, Homecroft thiab Wheelock.

Soomaalii (651-744-6689) Fasalada luuqada Ingiriisiga waxaa loo siiyaa qoysaska: Battle Creek, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Highland at Homecroft, Homecroft, L’Etoile du Nord Lower, and Wheelock.

Soomaalii Families at Rondo.

Español (651-744-4815) Se ofrecen clases en español de ECFE se en: 271 Belvidere, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, L’Etoile du Nord Lower y Wheelock. Se ofrecen clases de inglés a las familias en: Battle Creek, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Highland at Homecroft, Homecroft, L’Etoile du Nord Lower y Wheelock.

undusdm (651-744-4861) ECFEwDRw>zH;vdrR’d;wz.Aw>od.vdtDRvXAundusdm usdmzJ: Crossroads, L’Etoile du Nord Lower and Wheelock. tJuvH;usdmwDRw>zH;vdrR’d;wz.Aw>od.vd[H.zdCDzdzJ:ABattle Creek, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Highland at Homecroft, Homecroft, L’Etoile du Nord Lower and Wheelock.

Community Connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

“ECFE is a quiet, yet powerful force, with an astronomical impact on parents, their relationships with their children, and ultimately our world.”

- 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, 2017 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 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo).

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 1-866693-4769.

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 a collaboration of community partners in Saint Paul that provides parents and communities with resources to help children get ready for a 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

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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 & 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.

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

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How to Apply Priority will be given to applications received by August 11, 2017 STEP ONE STEP TWO

STEP THREE

Select up to three classes that best meet your needs.

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.

You will be notified after August 18, 2017 whether you have been placed in a class or on a waiting list. Those applying for Family Literacy classes will receive a phone call the last week of August to verify placement. Once enrolled, you will need to complete registration during the first day of class. Please 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.

Application for 2017-18

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 for Parents / Guardians Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone #:

Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone #:

Preferred Doctor:

Preferred Clinic or Hospital:

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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