ECFE_2014-15

Saint Paul 2014-2015

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Program Information & Application

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

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 2014-15..................................................................................................15

SEMESTER ONE: September 8, 2014 - January 16, 2015 SEMESTER TWO: January 22, 2015 - June 8, 2015

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

ECFE Locations Map WHEELOCK

ROOSEVELT HOMES

CROSSROADS

MT. AIRY

DAYTON’S BLUFF

RONDO

BATTLE CREEK

WEST 7TH AT MONROE WEST SIDE 271 BELVIDERE ST. E.

HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER & ADMINSTRATION OFFICE

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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West 7th at Monroe

West Side at 271 Belvidere St. E.

West 7th at Monroe

West Side at 271 Belvidere St. E.

Wheelock

Roosevelt Homes Roosevelt Homes

Mt. Airy Homes Mt. Airy Homes

Rondo

Homecroft Early Learning Center Homecroft Early Learning Center

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.

Dayton’s Bluff

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Crossroads

Battle Creek Elementary

Classes & Locations Chart

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

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

Wheelock

Rondo

Dayton’s Bluff

All children must be age Birth-K by September 1, 2014.

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 Early Childhood Family Education Family Literacy combines Family Literacy 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.............................................. See page 6 Dayton’s Bluff............................................See page 7 Homecroft Early Learning Center............. See page 8 Mt. Airy Community Center....................... See page 8 Roosevelt Homes Community Center.......See page 9 West Side @ 271 Belvidere Street East... See page 10 Wheelock Early Learning Center.............. See page 11

BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY 60 S. Ruth St. 55119 651-793-7354

• NEW! Somali Speaking Families class with limited neighborhood transportation on Monday mornings.

• NEW! Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In play and learn group. (see page 11 for description) • NEW! Birth-K class on Wednesday afternoons.

• NEW! Friday mornings Birth-K co-facilitated parent education with Early Childhood Special Education.

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

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K Somali Speaking Families 9:00-11:00 am Limited Transportation

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 (Co-facilitated with ECSE) 9:30-11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 6 months Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In 1:00-2:30 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

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Location Schedules

CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15 -11:15 am

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

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

543 Front Avenue, 55117 651-767-8555

• Large indoor playground.

• Clases en español para familias los miércoles.

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

DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY

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

• NEW TIME! African American Families class Monday afternoons.

• NEW! Hmong Families class on Friday mornings.

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

• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.

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

Birth - K 1:00-3:00 pm Hmong Families 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 9:30-11:30 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

“I have gained insight into my child’s behavior and tools for working with it.”

- ECFE Parent

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

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Location Schedules

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

• NEW TIME! Parent and child Drop-in Playtime Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 pm (no registration required) • Two “Parenting Across Cultures” classes Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon.

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

• Clases en español para 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.

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.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

Birth - 3 years 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

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

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

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

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

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

MONDAY

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures 12:30-2:30 pm

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

Birth - K Parent & Child Drop-in Playtime 3:15-4:45 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

“ECFE is a good introduction to Saint Paul Public Schools.Thanks!”

- ECFE Parent

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Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm Birth - K Parenting Across Cultures 5:30-7:30 pm

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

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

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

• NEW! Somali Speaking Families class.

• NEW! Wednesday mornings Birth-K co-facilitated parent education with Early Childhood Special Education.

• Birth - K classes including Dads and African American Families.

• Age-specific infant/toddler classes: * Infants must be the appropriate age for class by September 1, 2014 for first semester and January 1, 2015 for second semester.

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

• Tuesday afternoon Birth - K for Karen Families.

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

• “Parenting Across Cultures” class on Friday mornings.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - K Dads’ Class 9:00-11:00 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 Somali Speaking Families 12:00-2:00 pm

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am 4 - 12 months Gradual Separation 12:00-1:30 pm

Birth - K

(Co-facilitated with ECSE) 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

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

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

5-11 months* Non-separating 5:30-7:00 pm

Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Family Literacy 9:45-12:15 pm Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 9:45-12:15 pm Limited Transportation

Nacimiento Kinder Español 9:15-11:15 am Transportación Limitada

Family Literacy 9:45-12:15 pm 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 1:30 -3:30 pm Limited Transportation

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

Birth - K 5:30 -7:30 pm Sibling care Limited Transportation

Limited Transportation

Birth - K Dads’ Class 5:30-7:30 pm Birth-5 months* Non-separating 5:30-7:00 pm Infant Massage

“I am a much more deliberate/patient/thoughtful parent because of ECFE.” - ECFE Parent

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

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Location Schedules West 7th at Monroe

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

• Baby FUNdamentals back by popular demand! Drop-In play and learn group (see page 11 for a description).

• LGBT Families class Thursday evening for parents and children.

• Birth to 3 years Tuesday mornings.

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

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K 12:30-2:30 pm

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

Birth - K 5:45-7:45 pm

West Side at

271 Belvidere Street East 55107 651-744-1750

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

• Clases en español para familias los jueves.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Birth - 3 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am

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

Birth - K 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 5:30-7:30 pm

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Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

Nacimiento 15 meses Español 1:00-2:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Location Schedules MONDAY

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

• NEW! Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon ECFE class for English Language Learners (ELL).

• NEW! Karen Speaking Families on Friday mornings.

• Thursday morning “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” focus (must have one child 3 1/2 or older).

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

• Clases en español para familias los jueves.

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

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

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K 9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K Karen Families 10:00-12:00 am Limited Transportation

12 - 24 months Gradual Separation 12:30-2:00 pm Family Literacy 1:00-3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm Birth - K (ELL) 5:30-7:30 pm

Family Literacy 1:00-3:30 pm Limited Transportation Birth - K (ELL) 1:30-3:30 pm Limited Transportation Birth - K Adoptive Parents 6:00-8:00 pm

“Getting Ready for Kindergarten”

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

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

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 Battle Creek or West 7th at Monroe sites or just drop-in!

Other infant/toddler offerings at the Rondo and Wheelock sites.

Nacimiento - 15 meses en Español en West Side at 271 Belvidere Street East.

“Thank you ECFE! We love it here!”

- ECFE Parent

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

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Additonal Services Home Visitor Program ECFE provides home visits for families with children aged birth to kindergarten enrollment. For parents we offer developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children we 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 651-744-4809.

Language-Specific Classes Hmoob (651-744-4816) ECFE muaj cov hoob qhia ua lus hmoob nyob rau ntawm: Crossroads Dayton’s Bluff thiab Roosevelt Homes. Muaj kawm ntawv Askiv rau tsev neeg nyob rau ntawm: Battle Creek, 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, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere and Wheelock. Somali Families at Battle Creek and 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, 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, 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 • Head Start • Minnesota Children’s Museum • Neighborhood House • Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning • Saint Paul Public Library • Saint Paul Public Schools’ Indian Education • University of Minnesota Student Housing

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“My husband works a lot of hours at his job, but ECFE is a priority for him to set aside as dedicated family time.”

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

- 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 29 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, 2014 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, call the school you are interested in attending or 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 Battle Creek and Rondo.

If you have concerns about the development of your child (birth to 5 years), there may be services available to 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.

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 (but 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 screen. 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 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

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 651-744-4809.

Wanted: Substitute Teachers and Assistants!

Licensed teachers and adults who have experience working with children are needed as substitute teachers 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 13, 2014 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 by August 20, 2014 whether you have been placed in a class. Once you have received confirmation of your enrollment, you will need to complete registration at your designated class site on either September 3, 2014 from 1:00-7:00 pm or September 4, 2014 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm 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 (form available online) • Student Information Form (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Demographic Form (available online) To download forms online, visit ecfe.spps.org and click Forms

FEES

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Family Gross Income

Fee (per semester)

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

All participants must have a child aged birth to kindergarten.

The sliding scale above lists recommended fees; no family will be excluded because of an inability to pay. (collection of class fees alone does not cover programming costs) 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.

Any family who enrolls and does not attend for three consecutive classes without notifying staff will forfeit their place in class to other families on our waiting list.

MAIL TO: 1845 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116 (DO NOT include any additional forms or payment)

NEW Application for 2014-2015

Please list all parent/guardians and children who will attend.

Parent/Guardian Name: Birth Date:

Female

Male

Parent/Guardian Name: Birth Date:

Female

Male

Child’s Name: Birth Date:

Female

Male

Child’s Name: Birth Date:

Female

Male

Child’s Name: Birth Date:

Female

Male

Home Address: Apt #: City: State:

Zip Code:

Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Information Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #: Doctor and/or Clinic: Phone #: In case of emergency, I give permission for my child to be treated by a physician and/or hospital: Signature: Date: Class Selection: Site Location Class/Title Day Time 1st Choice: 2nd Choice: 3rd Choice:

Payment amount (based on sliding fee scale page 14): $ If you would like to opt out of receiving text messages on your cell phone, please check this box:

Optional Questions Have you ever attended Saint Paul ECFE before?

Yes

No

If yes, are you currently a member of an ECFE Parent Advisory Council?

Has your 3 or 4-year old child been to early childhood screening?

Yes

Yes

No

No

If your child receives special education services, please indicate which (choose all that apply): IFSP

IIIP

IEP

Other:

Service Provider (if known): Do you need interpreter assistance?

Yes

No

What is the primary language spoken by your child(ren)?: How did you hear about ECFE? Friend

Direct Mail

Neighborhood News

ECSE

Hospital

Other: Are you interested in volunteering?

Yes

No

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

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Early Childhood Family Education 1845 Sheridan Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 651-793-5410 www.ecfe.spps.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION John Brodrick Anne Carroll Mary Doran Keith Hardy Jean O’Connell Louise Seeba Chue Vue ADMINISTRATION Valeria Silva SUPERINTENDENT Jackie Turner CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENT Lynn Gallandat COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR Donald Sysyn ECFE SUPERVISOR

The mission of ECFE is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. ECFE provides education in child development and parent/child relationships, which set the stage for children’s school success.

Find out more about Community Education programs for all ages at

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