Sentences with phrase «expanded kindergarten programs»

Districts use a creative mix and match of funding sources in order to provide pre-kindergarten and expanded kindergarten programs.

Not exact matches

We already have more than 30,000 preschool slots systemwide and have expanded this program into full - day kindergarten in targeted schools.

After the program was established in kindergarten through fourth grade, it was expanded to fifth through eighth grades in a program called Smart Step.

One focus of the Expanding Children's Early Learning (ExCEL) Network is the potential value of programs to promote school readiness in the months preceding kindergarten.

But they are wanting in terms of their external validity for decisions about whether to expand present public programs for four - year - olds: They are from a time when very little of today's safety net for the poor was in place, when center - based care for four - year - olds was rare and even kindergarten was not the rule, and before the wave of Hispanic immigration that transformed the demographics of early education programs for children from low - income families.

The program expands eligibility to all current public school students and students entering kindergarten or first grade.

• More Montessori options, which might include offering preschool programs in the learning method; expanding the program to additional kindergarten classes; or expanding to middle school.

The Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2014, introduced by Darrel Steinberg (D - Sacramento) and co-sponsored by Torlakson and Early Edge California, will expand access to transitional kindergarten programs to all four year old chiKindergarten Readiness Act of 2014, introduced by Darrel Steinberg (D - Sacramento) and co-sponsored by Torlakson and Early Edge California, will expand access to transitional kindergarten programs to all four year old chikindergarten programs to all four year old children, no...

4 - Year - Old and 5 - Year - Old Kindergarten The 4K / 5K program is a full day developmentally appropriate program, designed to expand each child's abilities by drawing from his / her interests, experiences, and background knowledge.

This state - administered, federally funded program provides five - year grant funding to establish or expand before - and after - school programs that provide disadvantaged kindergarten through twelfth - grade students (particularly students who attend schools in need of improvement) with academic enrichment opportunities and supportive services to help the students meet state and local standards in core content areas.

(Ore.) Advocates nationally for full - day kindergarten are cheering a new, $ 7.3 billion state budget in Oregon that includes money for the expanded early learning program.

SB 663 would allow the Department of Children and Families, as a pilot project, to award grants to organizations, including school boards, with existing four - year - old kindergarten programs for the purpose of expanding those programs.

A private group has raised nearly a million dollars to run a four - week kindergarten preparedness program for 1,200 students in Louisville; it may eventually expand to reach all kids entering kindergarten in Jefferson County each fall.

The program would also expand the number of full - day kindergarten programs available.

A great deal of focus, both at the federal and state level, has been placed on expanding access to early education programs — including preschool and kindergarten — as a way to close achievement gaps between student subgroups.

Established in New Orleans in 2008, and expanded statewide in 2012, the Louisiana Scholarship Program allows low - income families with students in failing and underperforming public schools or students entering kindergarten for the first time to enroll in the private school of their choice.

These tools have been invaluable in allowing the district's leadership team to launch a series of important improvements in staff training, instructional practices, and expanded preschool and kindergarten programs.

Establish in New Orleans in 2008, and expanded statewide in 2012, the Louisiana Scholarship Program allows low - income families with students in failing public schools or students entering kindergarten for the first time to transfer to the private school of their choice.

While kindergarten has been greatly expanded across the U.S., with many school districts moving from half - day to full - day offerings, the same can not be said yet for pre-k programs that serve 3 - and 4 - year - olds.

Funding is intended to assist these entities with initiating, expanding, or enhancing physical education and nutrition education programs, including after - school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grades.

Created in 2008 and expanded statewide in 2012, the Louisiana Scholarship Program allows low - income families with students in failing public schools or students entering kindergarten for the first time to transfer to the private school of their choice.

As early learning programs expand, states and schools are increasingly using kindergarten readiness assessments (KRAs) to measure the developmental progress of children as they enter kindergarten.

First, states and districts can use rates of kindergarten chronic absence to identify if they need to expand investments in high - quality pre-K programming in particular schools, neighborhoods, or for certain student populations.

States can collect and use kindergarten chronic absence data to identify the need to expand access to high quality pre-K programming.

Implementing each of the following early learning strategies: — Offer full - day kindergarten — Establish or expand a high - quality preschool program — Provide educators, including preschool teachers, with time for joint planning across grades 2.

One focus of the Expanding Children's Early Learning (ExCEL) Network is the potential value of programs to promote school readiness in the months preceding kindergarten.

She currently directs Improving Contraceptive Options Now, a project focused on expanding family planning options and reducing unintended pregnancy for low - income women, and the Expanding Children's Early Learning (ExCEL) summer study, a demonstration testing the effectiveness of a rigorous summer program for preschoolers entering kindergarten in expanding family planning options and reducing unintended pregnancy for low - income women, and the Expanding Children's Early Learning (ExCEL) summer study, a demonstration testing the effectiveness of a rigorous summer program for preschoolers entering kindergarten in Expanding Children's Early Learning (ExCEL) summer study, a demonstration testing the effectiveness of a rigorous summer program for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall.

Supporters say New Mexico must dramatically expand its early childhood programs so that children are prepared to learn by the time they reach kindergarten.

They are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to support increased funding for state preschool programs and expanded early kindergarten.