EARLY LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
EARLY LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Children learn through hands-on classroom experiences. Curricula aligns
with the Minnesota state standards and promotes skill development in all
areas needed for Kindergarten. Research-based curriculum is used, including
Creative Curriculum, Early Childhood Workshop, Second Step and SEEDS
early literacy foundations. Teachers measure individual child progress in
our comprehensive online assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Early childhood screening is required for Preschool and is required for
Kindergarten entrance. District 622 recommends that screening is completed
when your child turns three. Screening offers a snapshot of your child’s
health and development and may indicate the need for further health or
developmental assessment. This screening time allows time for intervention
(if needed) before the start of Kindergarten. If your family receives tuition
assistance, the funding sources require that Early Childhood Screening
must be completed prior to your child's attendance and no later than 60
days after the first day of attendance. If your child is not screened within
this timeframe, your child may lose their scholarship. To schedule an
appointment, please call 651-702-8468.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
When you get involved with your child’s preschool education, you are helping
them get ready for Kindergarten and beyond. Research shows that when
families are connected to their child’s school, students succeed academically
and socially. An important way you can support your child’s education is to
make sure that he or she is healthy, well-rested, and attends school regularly.
Your child’s teacher can provide ideas for learning at home. Additionally,
District 622 Preschool offers a variety of family engagement activities for you
and your child. These include:
Parent Orientation will be held in your child’s classroom before the school
year begins.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled twice per year in November
and May. These one-on-one meetings are a time for you to connect with
your child’s teacher. You will talk about how your child is doing in school
and discuss ways you and your teacher can support your child’s learning.
Bring Your Grown-Up to School Days are an opportunity to visit your
child’s classroom and see the students and teacher in action.
Family Fun Nights and Parenting Workshops will be held throughout the
year.
Parent Consults are available with your teacher or one of our licensed
parent educators, free of charge. We are happy to meet at your home or
school to discuss parenting challenges that your family is facing. Contact
651-702-8411 for more information.
Get involved with our Advisory Council. Contact 651-702-8411 for more
information.
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