ecfe 2015-16 brochure
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Early Childhood Family Education classes for families in and around St. Paul, MNTRANSCRIPT
Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Saint Paul 2015-2016
EARLY CHILDHOODFAMILY EDUCATIONProgram Information & Application
ecfe.spps.org English 651-793-5410 • Español 651-744-4815 • Hmoob 651-744-4816
undusdm 651-744-4861 • Soomaali 651-744-6689 (see Language Specific classes on page 12)
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.
Family Time
Parents and children learn together to emphasize developing children’s language, reading and math skills.
Los padres/guardianes y niños aprenden juntos para enfatizar el desarrollo del lenguaje y las habilidades de lectura y escritura del niño.
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Parent/Guardian’s Time
Licensed parent educators lead the parents through discussions intended to increase knowledge and parenting skills.
Educadores guían las conversaciones de los padres con la intención de aumentar el conocimiento y habilidades de crianza.
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Children’s Time
Children participate in activites which fo-cus on social and emotional development.
Los niños participan en actividades que se enfocan en el desarrollo social y emocional.
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What happens in ECFE classes?
Parents participate in discussions which foster:Parent developmentPare Parent development
Parent/child relationships
Early childhood development
Family development
Culture and communityrent Developmenty childhood developmentFamily developmentCulture and community
Children will experience activities that encourage:
• Social and emotional development
• Approaches to learning
• Language and literacy development
• Creativity and the arts
• Cognitive development
• Physical and motor development
Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
CONTENTS
ECFE Locations Map.......................................................................................................4Classes & Locations Chart...............................................................................................5Location Schedules:
Battle Creek Elementary..........................................................................................6Crossroads Elementary............................................................................................7Dayton’s Bluff Elementary........................................................................................7Homecroft Early Learning Center...........................................................................8Mt. Airy Homes........................................................................................................8Rondo Education Center..........................................................................................9Roosevelt Homes......................................................................................................9West 7th at Monroe School.....................................................................................10West Side at 271 Belvidere Street East..................................................................10Wheelock Early Learning Center..........................................................................11
Additional Services.........................................................................................................12ECFE Partners.................................................................................................................13How to Apply...................................................................................................................14Application for 2015-16..................................................................................................15
SEMESTER ONE:September 10, 2015 - January 27, 2016
SEMESTER TWO:
February 1, 2016 - June 9, 2016
4 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
ECFE Locations Map
ECFE SITES
Battle Creek Elementary ............................................................... 60 S. Ruth Street, 55119 ................................................................................ 651-793-7354Crossroads Elementary ................................................................... 543 Front Avenue, 55117..................................................................................651-767-8555Dayton’s Bluff Elementary ............................................................ 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 . ............................................................................ 651-293-5343Homecroft Early Learning Center .............................................. 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3432Mt. 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 ............................................................................ 651-293-5363West 7th at Monroe School ....................................................... 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 ............................................................................ 651-293-8969West Side at 271 Belvidere .......................................................... 271 Belvidere Street, East 55107....................................................................651-744-1750Wheelock Early Learning Center .............................................. 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................................... 651-293-5347
CROSSROADS
BATTLE CREEK
DAYTON’S BLUFF
RONDO
WEST SIDE AT 271 BELVIDERE
WEST 7THAT MONROE
MT. AIRY
WHEELOCK
ROOSEVELT HOMES
HOMECROFT
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
ADMINSTRATION OFFICE1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116
651-793-5410
5Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Classes & Locations Chart
CLASS DESCRIPTIONSWelcome 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.
All children must be age Birth-Kindergarten by September 1, 2015.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten - for 3 & 4 year olds with sibling care
Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In (Birth - 6 months)
Infants
Toddlers
Age Specific between Birth and Three Years
Birth to K Classes
Evening Classes
COMMUNITY SPECIFIC CLASSES
Adoptive Families
African American Families
American Indian Families
Dads
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Families
Hmoob / Hmong Speaking Familiesundusdm
/ Karen Speaking Families
Somaalii / Somali Speaking FamiliesEspañol / Spanish Speaking FamiliesParenting Across CulturesA class where families from a variety of cultural backgrounds can share and learn about child development practices.
Family LiteracyEarly 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.
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6 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Location Schedules
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY60 S. Ruth Street, 55119651-793-7354
Birth - K‘Parenting Across
Cultures’9:00-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm
• NEW! Birth-K class on Wednesday afternoons.
• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ Birth-K class for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
Family Literacy Classes
Family Literacy combines English Language Learning (ELL) classes and parent education for families. Parents must be between levels 0 and 6 on the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). Families must commit to attend all three days a week with their children who are birth - kindergarten (K) entrance. Families with an F-1 visa are not eligible for Family Literacy. They do qualify for other ECFE classes including “Parenting Across Cultures”. Classes are held at the following locations:
• Battle Creek (see page 6) • Mt. Airy Community Center (see page 8)• Crossroads (see page 7) • Roosevelt Homes (see page 9)• Dayton’s Bluff (see page 7) • West Side at 271 Belvidere (see page 10)• Homecroft (see page 8) • Wheelock Early Learning Center (see page 11)
7Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Location Schedules
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Birth - K‘Parenting
Across Cultures’
8:45-10:45 amLimited
Transportation
Birth - K9:00 -11:00 am
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
1:30-3:30 pmTransportación
Limitada
Birth - KKaren Families5:30-7:30 pm
LimitedTransportation
Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am
Family Literacy12:45-3:15 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - 9 yearsAmerican
Indian Families5:30-7:30 pm
LimitedTransportation
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Family Literacy12:45-3:15 pm
Limited Transportation
CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY543 Front Avenue, 55117651-767-8555
Birth - K 9:00-11:00 am
Family Literacy12:45-3:15 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm
• NEW! Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Large indoor playground.• Clases en español para las
familias los miércoles.• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’
Birth-K class for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Birth - KHmong Families
Incredible Years9:30-11:30 am
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy12:30-3:00 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy12:30-3:00 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - KCo-facilitated
with ECSE9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy12:30-3:00 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm
DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY262 Bates Avenue, 55106(enter at 800 Conway Street)651-293-5343
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
9:30-11:30 amTransportación
Limitada
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
1:00-3:00 pmTransportación
Limitada
African American Families
Incredible Years1:00-3:00 pm
Limited Transportation
• African American Families class Monday afternoons.
• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• ECFE/ECSE class co-facilitated by a Parent Educator and an Early Childhood Special Education Social Worker. Designed to provide an inclusive opportunity for typically developing children and children with special needs.
“I’ve learned how to respond to children at different developmental stages.” - ECFE Parent
8 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Location Schedules
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Birth - KDinner
Together5:45-7:45 pm
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Birth - K9:15-11:15 am
Birth - K ‘Parenting Across
Cultures’12:30-2:30 pm
Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm
Birth - K ‘Parenting Across
Cultures’5:30-7:30 pm
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Birth - 3 years9:15-11:15 am
Birth - 3 years Lunch Bunch12:15-2:15 pm
Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm
HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116651-744-3432
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:00-11:00 am
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
5:30-7:30 pmTransportación
Limitada
Birth - KDinner
Together5:45-7:45 pm
• Two ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ classes Tuesday afternoon and evening. Birth-K classes for families
from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.
• A Lunch Bunch class and two Dinner Together classes. Parents bring meals to eat with their children during the first 30 minutes of class.
Birth - K9:45-11:45 am
LimitedTransportation
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy12:15-2:45 pm
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy12:15-2:45 pm
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy12:15-2:45 pm
Limited Transportation
MT. AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER91 East Arch Street, 55130651-298-4102
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Birth - K class on Friday with limited neighborhood transportation.
“I have learned how to make everyday activities fun” - ECFE Parent
9Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Location Schedules
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Birth - K9:15-11:15 am
12 - 24 monthsGradual
Separation9:15-11:00 am
Birth - KCo-facilitated
with ECSE9:30-11:30 am
4 - 12 monthsGradual
Separation12:00-1:30 pm
4 -12 monthsNon-separating5:30-7:00 pm
12 - 24 monthsGradual
Separation9:15-11:00 am
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
4 - 12 monthsGradual
Separation12:00-1:30 pm
‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’1:00-3:00 pm
Birth - KAfrican American
Families5:30-7:30 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
*Birth - 5 monthsNon-separating5:30-7:00 pm
Birth - K5:45-7:45 pm
RONDO EDUCATION CENTER560 Concordia Avenue, 55103(Dale Street & 94)651-325-2793
Birth - KDads’ Class
9:30-11:30 am
Birth - KSomali Families12:30-2:30 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - KDad’s Class
5:30-7:30 pm
• NEW! ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care).
• Birth - K for Dads, Somali Families and African American Families.
• ECFE/ECSE class co-facilitated by a Parent Educator and an Early Childhood Special Education Social Worker. Designed to provide an inclusive opportunity for typically developing children and children with special needs.
* Age-specific infant/toddler classes: Infants must be the appropriate age for class by September 1, 2015 for first semester and February 1, 2016 for second semester.
“I’ve learned how to talk to my spouse about parenting so we can be on the same page.”
- ECFE Parent
Birth - K‘Parenting Across
Cultures’ 9:30-11:30 am
LimitedTransportation
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
9:30-11:30 amTransportación
Limitada
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
LimitedTransportation
Birth - KKaren Families1:15 -3:15 pm
LimitedTransportation
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
LimitedTransportation
ROOSEVELT HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER1575 Ames Avenue, 55106651-293-5363
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
LimitedTransportation
Birth - KHmong Families1:00-3:00 pm
LimitedTransportation
Birth - KHmong Families5:30-7:30 pmSibling Care
LimitedTransportation
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Language Specific Classes: Hmong, Spanish and Karen.
• ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ Birth-K classes for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
10 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Location Schedules
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Birth - K9:15-11:15 am
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm
Birth - 3 years9:30-11:30 am
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - 6 mosBaby
FUNdamentalsDrop-In
12:30-2:00 pm
Birth - KLGBT
Families5:45-7:45 pm
WEST 7TH at MONROE810 Palace Avenue, 55102(enter on James Avenue)651-293-8969
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm
Birth - K5:45-7:45 pm
• Baby FUNdamentals is back by popular demand! Drop-In play and learn group on Thursday afternoons for Birth - 6 months (no sibling care). See page 11 for description.
• LGBT Families class Thursday evening for parents and children.
• Birth to 3 years class on Tuesday mornings.
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - K8:45-11:00 am
Family Literacy8:45-11:00 am
LimitedTransportation
‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’
5:30-7:30 pm
Birth - K8:45-11:00 am
Family Literacy8:45-11:00 am
LimitedTransportation
Birth - K
5:30-7:30 pm
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
9:00-11:00 amTransportación
Limitada
Preparandose para el kinder(con cuidado de los her-manitos)
1:30-3:30 pmTransportación
Limitada
WEST SIDE at271 Belvidere Street E., 55107651-744-1750
Birth - K8:45-11:00 am
Family Literacy8:45-11:00 am
LimitedTransportation
• NEW! ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care).
• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Clases en español para las familias los jueves.
“Thank you ECFE! We love it here!” - ECFE Parent
11Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - KKaren Families9:30-11:30 am
Limited Transportation
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy1:00-3:30 pm
Limited Transportation
‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’
1:15-3:15 pm Limited
Transportation
Birth - KAdoptive Parents
6:00-8:00 pm
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
Limited Transportation
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy1:00-3:30 pm
LimitedTransportation
Birth - K‘Parenting
Across Cultures’
1:15-3:15 pmLimited
Transportation
Birth - K‘Parenting
Across Cultures’
5:30-7:30 pmLimited
Transportation
Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm
Family Literacy9:00-11:30 am
Limited Transportation
‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’9:30-11:30 am
Family Literacy1:00-3:30 pm
Limited Transportation
Birth - KHmong Families
Incredible Years1:15-3:15 pm
LimitedTransportation
Nacimiento - KinderEspañol
5:30-7:30 pmTransportación
Limitada
WHEELOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER1521 Edgerton Street, 55130651-293-5347
Birth - K9:30-11:30 am
Birth - 6 mosBaby
FUNdamentalsDrop-In
12:30-2:00 pm
• NEW! Two ‘Getting Ready for Kindergarten’ classes for 3 & 4 year olds (with younger sibling care). Choose either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.
• NEW! Two ‘Parenting Across Cultures’ classes. Choose either Tuesday afternoon or Tuesday evening.
• Birth-K classes for families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.• NEW! Hmong Families class on
Thursday afternoon. • Karen Families class on Friday
mornings.• Clases en español para familias
los jueves.• Three-day Family Literacy class
with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.
• Baby FUNdamentals, Drop-In play and learn group on
Mondays for Birth to 6 months (no sibling care).
Baby FUNdamentals Drop-in Class (Birth to 6 months)
Being a new parent is a time of wonder...and wondering. Come with your infant and visit with other parents of newborns. There will be discussions about how to stimulate your infant’s development, information on sleeping and feeding your little one, networking with other parents and ways to foster your child’s growth and development. For more information or to RSVP call our West 7th at Monroe and Wheelock sites or just drop-in!
Other infant/toddler age-specific offerings at the Rondo location.
Location Schedules
12 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Additonal ServicesHome Visitor ProgramECFE provides home visits for families with children age birth to kindergarten enrollment. For parents, ECFE Home Visitors offer developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children, Home Visitors provide age-appropriate learning activities, supporting growth in the four developmental domains: cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical/motor. Home visits are for families who need one-on-one interaction time, may have physical limitations or may not feel comfortable in a group setting. A home visitor can come to your home for one hour per week or every other week. To find out more information about the Home Visitor Program, please call 651-793-5410. Language-Specific Classes
Hmoob (651-744-4816)ECFE muaj cov hoob qhia ua lus hmoob nyob rau ntawm: Dayton’s Bluff, Roosevelt Homes thiab Wheelock. Muaj kawm ntawv Askiv rau tsev neeg nyob rau ntawm: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere thiab Wheelock.
Somaalii (651-744-6689)Fasalada luuqada Ingiriisiga waxaa loo siiyaa qoysaska: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere and Wheelock. Somaalii Families at Rondo.
Español (651-744-4815)Se ofrecen clases en español de ECFE se en: Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock. Se ofrecen clases de inglés a las familias en: Battle Creek, Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock.
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Community Connections• AGAPE Area Learning Center• American Indian Family Center• Childrens’ Theatre Company• Department of Indian Works• Harding High School• Family Place • Family Service Center • Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony• Head Start • Minnesota Children’s Museum • Neighborhood House• Ronald M. Hubbs Center • Saint Paul Public Library • Saint Paul Public Schools’ Indian Education • University of Minnesota Student Housing• Wilder Foundation
“I love being able to learn from other parents sometimes, just hearing “It’s ok” helps!”
- ECFE Parent
13Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
ECFE Partners
SAINT PAUL ECFE CITYWIDE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL operates in support of the ECFE goal - to support and strengthen families of young children through information, education and networking. The Advisory Council is comprised of parents and a staff representative. Each ECFE site provides a parent representative responsible for relaying information between the site and the Advisory Council. For more information, contact the ECFE Office at 651-793-5410.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 34 Saint Paul elementary schools supporting and enhancing the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2015 and live in Saint Paul. Admission priority is given to children who are English Language Learners, are eligible for free or reduced meals, or are receiving Early Childhood Special Education services. For more information, visit prek.spps.org. To apply for the program, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGRequired 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
ECFE is currently seeking volunteer classroom aides for our Family Literacy classes. Volunteer classroom aides assist with instruction of beginning-level adult English Language Learners and work on basic English skills with them. All volunteer classroom aides are provided with on-line training through the MN Literacy Council and an on-site orientation. The minimum commitment is 2.5 hours a week for either 1st or 2nd semester. Full year placements are welcome as well. If interested, please call 651-793-5410.
Wanted: Substitute Teachers and Assistants!
Licensed teachers and adults who have experience working with children are needed as substitute teachers and assistants in ECFE. Call 651-793-5410 for more information.
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 informationLike us on facebook @ Blastofftokindergarten
If you have concerns about the development of your child (birth to 5 years), there may be services available for your child and family. Help Me Grow is a collaborative effort of agencies serving young children to improve access to special education and other community services. Help Me Grow website provides excellent information on typical child development and developmental milestones.Visit HelpMeGrowMN.org or call Help Me Grow at: 1-866-693-Grow (4769) to refer a child.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION All children, including children with special education needs, are welcome with their parents in ECFE classes. ECFE works closely with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff to provide support to children with special needs. Two ECFE classes will be co-facilitated with ECSE staff at Dayton’s Bluff and Rondo.
HelpMeGrowMN.org1-866-693-4769
Is your child on track?
14 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
How to Apply
STEP ONE
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STEP THREE
FEES
PROGRAM POLICIES
Priority will be given to applications received by August 14, 2015
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 21, 2015 whether you have been placed in a class or on the waiting list. Once enrolled, you will need to complete registration during the first day of class and bring the following information: • Copy of your child’s birth certificate (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Copy of your child’s current immunizations • Student Information Form (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Media Permission Form• Payment information To download forms online, visit ecfe.spps.org and click ‘Fees & Forms’.
• 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.
• 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.
Annual Family Income Fee (per semester) Annual Family Income Fee (per semester)
$9,999 and lower $10 $80,000 - 89,999 $175$10,000 - 19,999 $20 $90,000 - 99,999 $200$20,000 - 29,999 $30 $100,000 - 109,999 $225$30,000 - 39,999 $50 $110,000 - 119,999 $250$40,000 - 49,999 $70 $120,000 - 129,999 $275$50,000 - 59,999 $100 $130,000 - 149,999 $310$60,000 - 69,999 $125 $150,000 - 169,999 $340$70,000 - 79,999 $150 $170,000 + $370
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NEW Application for 2015-2016
Fill out entire form COMPLETELY and mail to:1845 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116.
DO NOT include any additional forms or payment.
Parents / Guardians Attending Class First Name
Last Name
Gender Female Male Birth Date
Email Phone Home or Cell
Address (include apartment #)
City, State, Zip
Race (check all that apply) American Indian/Alaskan Asian Black/African American Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White Other
Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Advisory Member? Yes 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.)
F M
F M
F M
Emergency Information
Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #:
Class Choice Class Name Location Day Time
1st Choice2nd Choice3rd 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? Do you need interpreter assistance? Yes No
Are you interested in volunteering? No Classroom Volunteer Advisory Council 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 Employed 1-25 hrs/wk Unemployed, seeking Unemployed, not seeking
How did you hear about ECFE? Friend / Family Direct Mail News Screening Hospital Other:
First Name
Last Name
Gender Female Male Birth Date
Email Phone Home or Cell
Address (include apartment #)
City, State, Zip
Race (check all that apply) American Indian/Alaskan Asian Black/African American Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White Other
Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Advisory Member? Yes No
15Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
16 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org
Saint Paul Public Schools ISD #625Early Childhood Family Education 1845 Sheridan AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116651-793-5410 ecfe.spps.org
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ADMINISTRATION Valeria Silva SUPERINTENDENT
Jackie Turner CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENT
Lynn GallandatCOMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR
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