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 ? Meaningful family engagement in children ’ s early learning supports school readiness and later academic success . Parental involvement is a critical element of high-quality early care and education . Family engagement in preschool happens in many ways . The most important way that families can be involved in their child ’ s preschool experiences is to make sure children are healthy , well rested , and attend preschool regularly . Families can work with preschool teachers to get ideas for learning and parenting activities to provide at home . District 622 Preschool provides a variety of family engagement activities and supports for you and your child . Some of these are : � Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled twice a year . � Parent Orientation , Visit your Child ’ s Preschool , Family Fun Nights , etc . � Home Visits are available upon request . Home visits will enhance parent / school communication , assist in problem-solving special situations , provide valuable community resource connections . Home visits could be provided by teachers or our program licensed Parent Educators . Preschool Special Education staff are available to provide home visits for children with an IEP .
� Parent education , support , and discussion opportunities are regularly available to District 622 Preschool parents and caregivers and ISD 622 Preschool Special Education parents and caregivers .
� Serve on the ISD 622 Early Childhood Advisory Council . Contact 651-702-8411 for more information .