EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
ECFE
What is ECFE ?
Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) is based on the idea that parents provide their child ' s first and most significant learning environment and parents are children ' s first and most enduring teachers . ECFE works to support you as a parent / caregiver and to strengthen and empower families . The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child ' s learning and development .
Anoka-Hennepin Schools ECFE program :
• Provides hands-on learning experiences .
• Supports children ’ s growth and development through play .
• Is taught by licensed early childhood educators and parenting education teachers .
ECFE CLASSES
What are they like ?
• Parents / caregivers and children participate in activities and experiences that encourage children to play and explore .
• Meet with other parents / caregivers along with a licensed parenting educator to share ideas and discuss topics such as development , temperament , and guidance .
• While parents / caregivers participate in parenting education , children learn through play while taking part in a variety of activities in the classroom with early childhood educators .
• ECFE is provided by teachers who are licensed in early childhood and / or parenting education by the state of Minnesota .
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