Saint Paul Early Childhood Family Education 2018-19 Program Information & Application

Saint Paul

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

2018-2019 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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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: 271 Belvidere (West Side).........................................................................................................6 Battle Creek Elementary............................................................................................................7 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)........................................................................................................7 Crossroads Elementary..............................................................................................................8 Dayton’s Bluff Elementary.........................................................................................................8 Hamline Elementary.................................................................................................................9 Highland Park Elementary........................................................................................................9 Homecroft Early Learning Center.............................................................................................10 L’Etoile du Nord Lower.......................................................................... ..................................10 Linwood Monroe Upper (West 7th)............................................................................................11 Wheelock Early Learning Center...............................................................................................11 Additional Services...........................................................................................................................12 ECFE Partners...................................................................................................................................13 How to Apply....................................................................................................................................14 Application for 2018-19.....................................................................................................................15

SEMESTER ONE: September 10, 2018 - January 23, 2019 SEMESTER TWO: January 28, 2019 - June 6, 2019

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

ECFE Locations Map WHEELOCK L’ETOILE DU NORD LOWER

CROSSROADS HAMLINE & ECFE ADMINISTRATION

BENJAMIN E. MAYS (RONDO)

DAYTON’S BLUFF

BATTLE CREEK LINWOOD MONROE UPPER (WEST 7TH)

271 BELVIDERE (WEST SIDE)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY

HOMECROFT / JIE MING

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION ADMINSTRATION OFFICE 1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104 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 Hamline Elementary ......................................................................... 1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104 ................................................................ 651-793-5410 Highland Park Elementary ............................................................. 1700 W. Saunders Avenue, 55116 .............................................................. 651-744-3424 Homecroft Early Learning Center .............................................. 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3432 L’Etoile du Nord Lower . ................................................................ 1305 Prosperity Avenue, 55106 ................................................................... 651-744-2204 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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Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

Wheelock Early Learning

Linwood Monroe Upper

L’Etoile du Nord Lower

Homecroft / Jie Ming

Highland Park Elementary

Hamline Elementary

Dayton’s Bluff Elementary

Crossroads Elementary

All children must be age Birth-Kindergarten

by September 1, 2018

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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Infants

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Toddlers

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Age Specific between Birth and Three Years

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Birth to K Classes

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Evening Classes

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COMMUNITY SPECIFIC CLASSES

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African American Families

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American Indian Families

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Dads

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ECSE Co-Facilitation

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Families

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Hmoob / Hmong Speaking Families

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undusdm / Karen Speaking Families

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Somaalii / Somali Speaking Families Español / Spanish Speaking Families

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Parenting Across Cultures

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Wheelock Early Learning

Dayton’s Bluff Elementary

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Linwood Monroe Upper

Crossroads Elementary

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L’Etoile du Nord Lower

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Homecroft / Jie Ming

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Highland Park Elementary

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Hamline Elementary

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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 Park Elementary........................................ Page 9 Homecroft................................................................... Page 10 L’Etoile du Nord Lower............................................ Page 10 Wheelock.................................................................... Page 11

271 BELVIDERE (WEST SIDE)

271 Belvidere Street East 55107 651-744-1750

• NEW! “Getting Ready for K” 2-days per week for families with children age 3 years Kindergarten entrance. Siblings welcome. Parents and children attend both days.

• NEW! Birth - Kindergarten classes with Early Childhood Special Education.

• NEW! Birth - 12 Months Tuesday afternoons.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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

Birth - K with ECSE 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth 12 months (gradually separating) 4:00-5:30 pm

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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

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

Location Schedules BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY

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

• NEW! Hmong Families Birth Kindergarten • Birth - Kindergarten 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 (Blue Doors) 651-325-2793

• Indoor large muscle playground.

• B-K classes for all, including dads, Somali-speaking, Hmongspeaking, African American Families, ECFE / ECSE inclusion, and age-specific toddler class.

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

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 12 Months (NonSeparating) 12:30-2:00 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

FRIDAY

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

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K Dads’ Class 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 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

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

12-24 Months (12-28 Months Semester 2) Gradual Separation 3:00-4:30 pm

Drop-in Playtime 3:15-4:45 pm Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

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

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 - 3 years 9:00-11:00 am

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

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

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

Family Literacy 1:00-3:30 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

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

Birth - K 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 9:00-11:00 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! Birth-3 year old class on Thursday.

• Indoor large muscle playground.

• 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

• Clases en Español para las familias los lunes.

• 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.

Español Nacimiento Kinder 1:00-3:00 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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Location Schedules MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104 651-793-5410

Drop-in Playtime 10:00-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

• NEW LOCATION! ECFE joins Hamline Elementary • Birth - Kindergarten classes, drop-in playtime, and class for Spanish speaking families.

• Parents help choose special topics class for second semester.

Special Topics (second semester) 12:30-2:30 pm

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

HAMLINE ELEMENTARY

Birth - 12 Months Non-Separating 12:30-2:00 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY

1700 W. Saunders Avenue, 55116 651-744-3424

• NEW LOCATION! ECFE joins Highland Park Elementary.

• NEW! Birth - 3 years. Explore how children learn, grow, and develop during their busy early years.

• NEW! Birth - 8 months nonseparating class. Birth - 12 months for second semester.

• Three day family literacy class for families learning English with limited neighborhood transportation available.

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 - 3 years 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 - 8 Months (Birth - 12 Months Semester 2) Non-Separating 5:30-7:00 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 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 MONDAY

HOMECROFT / JIE MING

1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-744-3432

• NEW! Birth - 24 months gradual separating class.

• NEW! Birth - Kindergarten class on Monday afternoon.

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

L’ETOILE DU NORD LOWER

1305 Prosperity Avenue, 55106 651-744-2204

• NEW! Birth - Kindergarten classes on Thursday evening and Friday morning.

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

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

Family Literacy 8:30-11:00 am Limited Transportation Birth - K with ECSE 12:30-2:30 pm

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

FRIDAY

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

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

Birth - 24 Months Gradual Separation 2:30-4:00 pm Birth - K “Parenting Across Cultures” 5:30-7:30 pm

THURSDAY

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 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 9:00-11:00 am Limited Transportation

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

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

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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.

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Location Schedules LINWOOD MONROE UPPER (WEST 7TH) 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 (enter door #17, Fulton St.) 651-293-8969

• Birth - 3 years classes on Tuesday morning.

• LGBTQ Families class on Thursday evenings.

• Birth - 12 months nonseparating class with personalized education support for you and your child. Nine week sessions beginning - September 12 - November 14 - January 30 - April 10

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 - 12 Months NonSeparating (9 week sessions) 12:30-2:00 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

MONDAY

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

• NEW! Birth - 18 months nonseparating class on Monday.

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

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

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

Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - 18 Months NonSeparating 12:30-2:00 pm

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

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

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 “Parenting Across Generations” 1:00-3:00 pm Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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

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

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

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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)

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undusdm (651-744-4861)

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Soomaalii (651-744-6689)

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

Español (651-744-4815)

Se ofrecen clases en español de ECFE se en: 271 Belvidere, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Hamline, 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 Park Elementary, Homecroft, L’Etoile du Nord Lower y 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 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 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 ECFE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL | 651-793-5410

The advisory council supports the ECFE goal of supporting and strengthening families of young children through information, education and networking. It is comprised of parents and a staff representatives. Each ECFE site designates a parent representative. Members may also be invited to attend Community Education Citywide Advisory Council meetings.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING | 651-632-3746 | spps.org/studentwellness

Required by State Law for children before starting Kindergarten and required for Pre-K. We screen for development, health, hearing, height, immunization review, social/emotional, speech, vision.

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 available.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | 651-744-8094 | spps.org/specialed

All children, including children with special education needs, are welcome with their parents in all ECFE classes. ECFE works closely with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff to provide support to children with special needs. Five ECFE classes will be co-facilitated with ECSE staff at 271 Belvidere, Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo), Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff, and Homecroft.

HELP ME GROW | 1-866-693-4769 | HelpMeGrowMN.org

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.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN | 651-632-3760 | spps.org/prek

The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 35 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, 2018 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.

SAINT PAUL BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN | blastofftok.org

Blast Off to K 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. Visit our website for monthly family activity sheets, resources for families and caregivers, and links to community partner information.

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 651-744-4853 for more information.

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How to Apply Priority will be given to applications received by August 10, 2018 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 17, 2018 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: 1599 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 DO NOT include any additional forms or payment.

Application for 2018-19

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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