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Pre-K Program Update September 5, 2013

Learn about the exciting updates to the Huntsville City Schools Pre-K Program, providing high-quality education for at-risk four-year-olds. Fully aligned curriculum, qualified teachers, and a positive learning environment.

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Pre-K Program Update September 5, 2013

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  1. Pre-K Program Update September 5, 2013

  2. Huntsville City Schools Pre-K Program Pre-Kindergarten Education in Huntsville City Schools took an exciting leap during the 2011-2012 school year. A t the request of Dr. Wardynski, a task force was formed to develop a Comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten Plan. The Pre-K program would provide a high quality, research-based, full-day program for four year olds who were most at risk academically and economically. The goal was to prepare students to enter kindergarten ready for school and to perform at or above grade level by second grade. As a result, in January 2012 thirteen classes were opened at seven non-title schools and six Title I schools. Highly qualified early childhood teachers and certified Instructional Assistants were assigned to these classrooms. The program curriculum is fully aligned to meet state and national standard for Early Childhood Education. The classrooms are equipped with materials and supplies that are age-appropriate to foster a positive learning environment.

  3. Alabama Developmental Standards For Preschool Children • Approaches to Learning • Children will develop curiosity, initiative, self direction, and persistence. • Children will develop positive attitudes, habits and learning styles. • Domains • Language and Literacy • Mathematics • Science and Environmental Education • Technology • Social-Emotional Development • Physical Development • Health and Daily Living • Creative Arts

  4. Huntsville City Schools Pre-K Program • Thirty-seven Pre-K Classes • 6 Pre-K classes OSR Grant (4 classes added during the 2013-2014 school year) • 1 Pre-K class under the SIG • 8 Pre-K classes under Title I Funding • 22 Pre-K classes funded via Local Funds (2 classes added during the 2013-2014 school year-Blossomwood and Providence) • 13 KidSkills classes • New Partnership with the New Decatur Head Start Memorandum of Understanding • Management • 13 Head Start Pre-K classes in/on HCS’ campuses • 20 students per class=260 students served • The MOU partnership and mentoring agreement allows the Head Start classes to be more in alignment with the goals and objectives of Huntsville City Schools. • A total of 50 high-quality, full-day Pre-K classes are offered to families living within the Huntsville City Schools community at no cost to parents. 810 students are served by the HCS Pre-K program.

  5. Enrollment/Class/Waiting List Information September 5, 2013

  6. Head Start and HCS Partnership Sites

  7. Memorandum of Understanding Between Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc. and Huntsville City Schools Huntsville City Schools will provide and/or ensure: • licensable space for classroom/playground. • share STAR Early Literacy and GOLD growth report data outcomes with Head Start teacher and Area Team leaders to ensure instructional goals, objectives and learning outcomes are maximized. • direct principal communication with the teachers and follow-up communication with the Area Team Leader as necessary. • teachers are provided with instructions for all emergency drills. Head Start children and teachers will be included in all school safety drills. • STAR Early Literacy training to teachers, due dates for on-going assessments and data reporting, and Head Start classes will be enrolled in iNow. • principal notification as to if/when Head Start teachers are to attend staff meetings that would be beneficial to them. • HCS Pre-K mentors for Head Start preschool teachers. • meals to children based on CNP reimbursement contract. • space to Head Start programs at each selected elementary school either within the building or on the school property. • Internet access for Head Start classes within the building. Head Start classes connected to the internet similar to Head Start modular on the Martin Luther King, Jr. campus. • a parent meeting area if space is available.

  8. The Power of Pre-K

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