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ECFE
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
Welcome to ECFE
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers high-quality
programs created to support you in your parenting efforts.
• Strengthen your parenting skills.
• Discover activities to help your child learn.
• See your child thrive and make new friends.
• Grandparents are welcome to register for classes with their
grandchildren, too.
Hello and welcome to ECFE fall programs,
We missed ‘seeing’ your families this summer and are thankful so
many of you took part in our Summer with ECFE virtual circle times,
one-on-one sessions and online parent education options.
As we planned for the start of the 2020 school year there were many
unknowns - and, at the time of this mailing there will still likely be
many questions! What we do know is that:
• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) staff have a variety of
programming options planned for families this fall.
• Some people will prefer an in-person learning option, while
others may prefer a full-distance learning option - and some a
blend of both.
• We have increased our time between classes to provide
for cleaning before, during and after-class time.
Learn more about our health and safety protocols:
ahschools.us/COVID-19_earlylearning.
• We will continue to follow guidance from the Minnesota
Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of
Education for programming.
• Whether in-person or by distance learning, we will continue to
provide high quality experiences for children and families.
Please check out our most current class offerings online at
ahschools.ce.eleyo.com to determine what option will work best for you!
We look forward to singing with you during circle time, providing
support to parents and caregivers, and providing creative options
during the 2020-21 school year.
Tracy Knighton, Manager of Early Learning Programs
What is Early Childhood Family
Education (ECFE)?
Early Childhood Family Education
(ECFE) offers classes, events,
playtimes, and other programs
designed to give parents or
grandparents information, ideas,
and skills to support their child’s
growth and development from birth
to kindergarten. Children delight in
the variety of fun learning activities
planned for them in a classroom or
brought to your home by a home
visitor.
ECFE is committed to curriculum that reflects the diversity of families. All ECFE teaching staff have a
degree and state license in Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, or both.
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