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What is the purpose of an Early Learning Coalition?

We will be on-purpose when we flawlessly execute the following mission directives:

• Responsibly administer federal, state, and local funds;
• Cultivate sound staff development and growth;
• Create teaching opportunities for dedicated early childhood educators;
• Encourage, teach, and strengthen economic self-sufficiency for families through access to community services and resources;

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What is portal learning?

Portage Learning Faculty and Staff

• Kathleen R. Austin. ...
• Rodney Austin. Email: chemistry@portagelearning.com
• Janine Bartholomew. Email: biology@portagelearning.com
• Ethan R. Bosch. ...
• Sharon B. Bovalina. ...
• Christine Bowman. Email: biology@portagelearning.com
• Heidi Burtt. Email: biology@portagelearning.com
• Crista L. Bush. ...
• Natalie Cekovich. Email: biology@portagelearning.com
• Matthew J. Correll. ...

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What is the Office of early learning?

Early Learning. The Office of Early Learning provides oversight and technical support to school districts in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies related to educating students in prekindergarten to third grade that are aligned with the NYS Board of Regents Early Childhood Policy.

What is school readiness program?

The pilot program will match students and employers to work-based learning opportunities through the Employment Aid Readiness Network Indiana grant ... we look forward to helping hundreds of Indiana high school students be able to take advantage of ...

What is voluntary pre-k in Florida?

What is Voluntary Pre-k?#N#Florida was one of the first states in the country to offer free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year to be eligible. (If your child’s fourth birthday falls Feb. 2 through Sept. 1 in a calendar year, you can postpone enrolling your child in VPK that year and wait until the following year when he or she is 5.)

When is the VPK registration open?

Registration opened Jan.1, 2020 for the 2020/2021 school year. You may register your child for VPK, by clicking on the GOLD FAMILY PORTAL button on our home page, where you will create an account and complete the application process.

How many hours of VPK for kindergarten?

This free program helps insure ALL children are intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically ready to enter kindergarten! Parents can apply online here, and select from one of two programs: a school year program offering up to 540 hours of free VPK, or the summer program, which offers 300 hours of classes.

Do you need help finding child care?

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a free service available to anyone looking for a quality child care environment to enhance the total development of their children. Call CCR&R for information about:

School Readiness

Do you need help with the cost of child care? Click on the link below to complete a School Readiness application. The school Readiness financial assistance program helps eligible families with the cost of child care. If you have any challenges using the Family Portal, please contact Child Care Resource & Referral at 321-637-1800 Ext.

WHAT IS VOLUNTARY PRE-K?

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Education Program (VPK) is a FREE educational program created to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success.

New Worlds Reading Initiative

Attention! Check out the New Worlds Reading Initiative for children enrolled in K-5th Florida public and charter schools.

The Wonder Weeks

All babies go though the same changes in the mental development at the same time. This is called a mental leap. With each leap, your baby is given the possibility to learn new things.

Child Care Resource And Referral (CCR&R)

CCR&R is the ‘front door’ to all our programs and services, as well as the gateway to early learning resources and other community services information. Free of charge and accessible by phone, e-mail, or website to the families of Palm Beach County.

School Readiness (SR)

The School Readiness program is for children within low-income families, preparing them to start kindergarten ready to learn. Throughout Florida, the program serves families with children ranging in age from birth to five years-old.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

The VPK program is a free prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds who reside in Florida and were born on or before Sept.

Children's Services Council (CSC) Scholarship

CSC Scholarships were created to provide stability and continuity of care for at-risk children who are no longer eligible for state funding – locally prioritizing services for each family unit as a whole.

Early Head Start (EHS)

The EHS program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services for 150 children (birth to 3 years-old) and their families in the areas of highest need in Palm Beach County.

Screening and Assessment

Our free developmental screenings and assessment programs within Palm Beach County provide families an opportunity to ensure their child’s development is healthy. Through screening and assessment, providers and families can find the necessary tools and activities to support each child in meeting age-appropriate milestones.

Inclusion and Early Intervention

Echoing our belief that all children deserve quality care and education, we support our providers as they work to deliver early intervention and inclusion for children with special needs in all early childhood environments throughout Palm Beach County.

Early Learning Lasts a Lifetime

The children of Alachua County are one of our greatest resources. Their early experiences set the stage for their future success in school – and in life.

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