ECFE Catalog 2011-2012 by Saint Paul Community Education

E C F E

JOIN ECFE FOR EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR CHILDREN BETWEEN BIRTH AND KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE! 2 INTRODUCTION

3 SITE MAP

6 NEIGHBORHOOD SITE SCHEDULES

4 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

5 SPECIAL SITES

14 HOW TO REGISTER FOR ECFE AND PROGRAM COSTS

15 CLASS APPLICATION FORM

sAINT pAUL EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION 011-1 pROGRAM INFORMATION

FOR INFORMATION IN: Hmong call: 651-744-4816 Somali call: 651-744-4796 Spanish call: 651-744-4815 Karen call: 651-744-4861

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

Saint Paul ECFE mission: Strengthening and supporting families through education and support of all parents for the healthy growth and development of their children. After 37 years, Early Childhood Family Education programs in Minnesota remain the premier publicly funded parenting education program in the nation. We in Saint Paul ECFE pride ourselves on the diversity of participants and strive to make the program universally accessible for all residents with young children. To that end we are embarking on a new registration and data management system. Over the years, we have heard from parents that the registration process has been cumbersome and the wait for enrollment confirmation too long. We hope the new system will resolve those concerns, provide a better means of communication electronically and give us a more effective data management system. Enroll for classes online at ecfe.spps.org or you can use the registration form found on page 15. Hope to see you this year in an ECFE class at one of our 11 programming locations in Saint Paul. Donald Sysyn, Supervisor Saint Paul ECFE

What happens in ECFE?

TOGETHER TIME PARENTS’ TIME • Parents and children learn together. • Licensed parent educators lead • Learning activities emphasize the parents through discussions developing children’s language, intended to increase knowledge reading and math skills. and parenting skills. • Parent observation skills are • The curriculum focuses on strengthened through the “Question child development, child raising of the Day.” strategies & community building. • Individual parent concerns are woven into the class. • Family literacy classes provide for English Language Learning.

Parent and Child Non-Separating Classes • Parents and their infants or toddlers stay together for Together Time and Parent Time.

CHILDREN’S TIME • Children participate in a class taught by a licensed early childhood teacher and teaching assistants. • Children’s classroom(s) are divided into centers which encourage physical development and promote language, literacy, mathematical thinking and arts development. • Social and emotional development are emphasized in all class activities.

SEMESTER ONE: September 12, 2011 - January 30, 2012 SEMESTER TWO: February 2, 2012 - June 7, 2012

citywide ecfe site map wheelock McDONOUGH HOMES

roosevelt homes

crossroads ROU

johnson

mount airy dayton’s bluff rondo

WEST 7TH AT MonROE

Highland/Homecroft and Administrative offices

WEST SIDE at Humboldt

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116

651-793-5410

ECFE SITES Crossroads Elementary ............................................. 543 Front Street, 55117 ................................................................ 651-767-8555 Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus School ................ 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 .............................................................. 651-293-5343

Highland/Homecroft................................................... 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ...................................................... 651-293-5345

John A. Johnson ........................................................ 740 York Avenue, 55106 ............................................................... 651-793-7354 McDonough Homes Community Center .................. 1544 Timberlake Road, 55117 ...................................................... 651-558-2194

Mount Airy Homes Community Center ................... 91 East Arch Street, 55130 ............................................................ 651-298-4102

Rondo Education Center ........................................... 560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 ...................................................... 651-325-2793 Roosevelt Homes Community Center ...................... 1575 Ames Avenue, 55106 ............................................................ 651-293-5363

West 7th at Monroe School ....................................... 810 Palace Avenue, 55102 ............................................................ 651-293-8969 West Side at Humboldt .............................................. 640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107........................................................ 651-293-5302 Wheelock Elementary ............................................... 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................... 651-293-5347

Wheelock

West 7th at Monroe West 7th at Monroe

West Side at Humboldt

Roosevelt Homes Roosevelt Homes

Mount Airy Homes Mount Airy Homes

Rondo

McDonough Homes McDonough Homes

John A. Johnson

Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff

Welcome to ECFE classes in Saint Paul! Use the map on page 3 to find where each site is located. Check the schedules on pages 6 through 13 to find the day, time and other information for each class offered.

Crossroads

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Highland/Homecroft

class descriptions and locator chart

Age Specific Classes Each class is geared to a specific age range, targeting the common concerns and needs of both parent and child. Infants Toddlers Age Specific between Birth and Three Years Birth to 5 Classes Evening Classes Community Specific Classes Adoptive Parents African American Families American Indian Families Dads Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Parents Deaf Parents Hmong Speaking Families Karen Speaking Families Parenting Across Cultures A class where families from a variety of cultural backgrounds can share and learn about child development practices in the United States. Spanish Speaking Families

Wheelock

West Side at Humboldt

Rondo

John A. Johnson

Highland/Homecroft

Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff

All children must be of appropriate age by September 1, 2011 or February 1, 2012 for second semester.

Crossroads

Family Literacy Early Childhood Education combined with English Language Learning (ELL) classes for parents and parent education. Families attend three days a week.

The Saint Paul ECFE Citywide Parent Advisory Council

operates in support of the ECFE goal: to support and strengthen families of young children through information, education and networking. This Advisory Council is composed of parents and a staff representative. Each ECFE site provides a parent representative responsible for relaying information between the site and the Advisory Council. For more information contact cochairs Marta Shore or Kirstin Stuhr through the ECFE Office, 651-793-5410.

ADDITIONAL ECFE PROGRAMS

special sites

Classes are provided for residents, students, or clients of the following organizations: • • • • •

AGAPE Area Learning Center Family Place Family Service Center Minnesota Children’s Museum Minnesota Communication Services for the Deaf • Neighborhood House • University of Minnesota Student Housing

HUBBS CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 1030 W. University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 651-290-4773 hubbs.spps.org

Blast Off to Kindergarten is a collaboration of community partners in Saint Paul that provides parents and communities with resources to help children get ready for the transition to kindergarten. The Blast Off to Kindergarten website provides: • Monthly family activity sheets • Resources for families and caregivers

• Links to community partner’s information Explore the website! Try the activities! Have fun! Website: blastofftok.org

Pre - kindergarten Program EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING For Saint Paul Children Ages 3-5 years old REQUIRED by State Law before starting Kindergarten • Vision • Speech • Hearing • Development • Height • Social/Emotional • Weight • Health History • Immunization Review

Screening is recommended for children when they are between 3 and 4 years old for early identification of any concerns that may interfere with learning. Screening is offered by Saint Paul Public Schools free of charge. (Parents could arrange this screening with their own doctor or health clinic. Forms are available from the Early Childhood Screening Office.)

Day and Evening Appointments: Call (651) 632-3746

The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 27 Saint Paul elementary schools supporting and enhancing the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten. Children must be four by September 1, 2011 and live in Saint Paul. At most schools, admission priority is given to children who are English Language Learners, are eligible for free or reduced meals, or are receiving Early Childhood Special Education services. For more information, call the school you are interested in attending. To apply for the program, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760. Website: prek.spps.org

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILD (birth to 5 years)... There may be services available to your child and family. Call Help Me Grow: (651) 604-3700 Help Me Grow is a collaborative effort of agencies serving young children to improve access to special education and other community services.

site schedules

class schedule

CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - 5 years 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - 5 years Parenting Across Cultures 9:15 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

543 Front Street, 55117 651-767-8555

Highlights • Large, indoor playground. • Wednesday evening LGBT Parents and Children. • Balanced Parenting - Parent/ Child yoga time included.

Birth - 5 years Balanced Parenting 1:15 - 3:15 pm

Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm

0 - 5 años Español 1:30 - 3:30 pm Transportación Limitada Birth - 5 years American Indian Class 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years LGBT 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Birth - 5 years Karen Speaking 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

class schedule

DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

0 - 5 años Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 35 months 9:30 - 11:30 am

262 Bates Avenue, 55106 (entrance: 800 Conway St.) 651-293-5343

Highlights • Clases en español para las familias los martes. • Two children’s rooms: One for infant/toddlers and one for preschoolers. • Birth to 35 months Friday mornings.

0 - 5 años Español 1:00 - 3:00 pm Transportación Limitada Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm

site schedules

class schedule

HIGHLAND/ HOMECROFT

1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 651-293-5345

Highlights • Three day Family Literacy classes with limited transportation. • Age-specific classes. • Clases en español para familias los martes en la noche. • New: “Parenting Across Cultures” class on Monday evenings. • Evening classes Monday through Thursday nights. • Two Lunch Bunch classes (eat lunch with your child before class).

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 3 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

Family Literacy 8:45 - 11:15 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 36 months 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - 5 years 9:15 - 11:15 am

Lunch Bunch Birth - 5 years 12:15 - 2:15 pm

Birth - 5 years 12:00 - 2:00

Parenting Across Cultures 5:30 - 7:30 Limited Transportation

0 - 5 años Español 5:30 - 7:30 pm Transportación Limitada Birth - 5 years 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Birth - 5 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - 5 years 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - 5 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch Bunch Birth - 36 mos. 12:15 - 2:15

Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm

12 - 24 months Gradual Separation 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Birth - 3 years 6:00 - 8:00

New! The Highland ECFE program has moved to classrooms on the west end of the Homecroft building. (Classes are in blue ink on schedule) class schedule monday

The Homecroft ECFE program continues TUESday WEDNESdayon the THURSday FRIday in its classrooms east end of the building. (Classes are in orange ink on schedule)

Arcade

site schedules

class schedule

JOHN A. JOHNSON SCHOOL 740 York Avenue, 55106 651-793-7354

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

Family Literacy 12:00 - 2:30 pm Limited Transportation

FRIday

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Highlights • Three-day Family Literacy classes with limited transportation. • Indoor play area for gym time. • One children’s room for families that prefer siblings to stay together.

Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm

class schedule monday

McDONOUGH HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Family Literacy 9:00 - 11:30 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years McDonough/Mt Airy English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am *Held at Mt. Airy

Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

1544 Timberlake Road, 55117 651-558-2194

Highlights • Three-day Family Literacy classes. • Mt Airy/McDonough Friday English speaking Birth - 5 years. • Limited transportation available.

site schedules

class schedule

MOUNT AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Family Literacy 8:30 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years Mt Airy/McDonough English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am

Family Literacy 12:30 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - 5 years Dads’ Class 9:30 - 11:30 am

12 - 18 months 9:15 - 11:00 am

9 - 15 months 9:15 - 10:45 am

Birth - 5 years 9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 6 months Non-separating 1st or 2nd semester 12:00 - 1:30 pm

4 - 11 months Gradual Separation 12:00 -1:30 pm

91 East Arch Street, 55130 651-298-4102

Highlights • Three-day Family Literacy classes morning or afternoon. • Limited transportation available. • Mt. Airy/McDonough Friday English speaking birth - 5 years.

class schedule

RONDO EDUCATION CENTER

Highlights

560 Concordia Avenue, 55103 651-325-2793 Centrally located at Dale Street and 94

• Infant/Young Toddler age-specific classes. • African American Class. • Parenting Across Cultures class. • Dads’classes. Birth - 5 years Dads’ Class 5:30 - 7:30 pm with meal

Birth - 5 years African American 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years Parenting Across Cultures 5:30 - 7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years Lunch Bunch 11:30 - 1:30 pm

4 - 12 months Gradual Separation 9:30 - 11:00 am

Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm with meal 6 - 12 months Non-separating 1st or 2nd semester 6:00 - 7:30 pm

site schedules

class schedule

ROOSEVELT HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

0 - 5 años Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

Birth - 5 years Hmong Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

1575 Ames Avenue, 55106 651-293-5363

Highlights • Evening family classes. • Parenting Across Cultures for Parents who are Deaf • Classes for English, Hmong and Spanish Speakers. • Clases en español los miércoles en la mañana.

Birth - 5 years Hmong speaking class 1:00 - 3:00 pm Limited Transportation

Birth -5 years 1:30 -3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 10 years Hmong Families 5:30 -7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 10 years Families Together 5:30 -7:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 Parenting Across Cultures for Parents who are Deaf 1:30 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

class schedule

West 7th at Monroe

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

FRIday

Birth - 5 years 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - 36 months sibling care available 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

810 Palace Avenue, 55102 (entrance: James Avenue) 651-293-8969

Birth - 5 years 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Highlights • Birth to 36 months Tuesday morning. • Two children’s rooms: one for infant/toddlers and one for preschoolers. • Class for families with adopted children.

Birth - 5 years 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Birth - 5 years 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Birth - 5 years Families with Adopted Children 6:00 - 8:00 pm

site schedules

class schedule

West Side at Humboldt 640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107 651-293-5302

Highlights • NEW Parenting Across Cultures. • Clases en español los Lunes y Miércoles para infantes. • Limited transportation provided/ transportación limitada. • Infant class in English/Spanish.

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

THURSday

0 a 5 años Español 9:30 - 11:30 am Transportación Limitada

Birth - 5 years Parenting Across Cultures 9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 5 years English Speaking 9:00 - 11:00 am

FRIday

Birth - 12 months Infant Non-separating 1:00 - 2:30 pm

0 a 5 años Español 1:00 - 3:00 pm Transportación Limitada 0 a 5 años Español 5:30 - 7:30 pm Transportación Limitada

Birth - 5 years English Speaking 5:30 - 7:30 pm

class schedule

WHEELOCK ELEMENTARY

monday

TUESday

WEDNESday

Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

THURSday

FRIday Birth - 5 years 9:30 - 11:30 am

1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 651-293-5347

Highlights • Monday afternoon class for 9 -18 months. • Two children’s rooms and an awesome indoor gym area! • Three-day Family Literacy class with limited transportation.

9 - 18 months 12:15 - 2:15 pm

Family Literacy 1:00 - 3:30 pm Limited Transportation

Birth - 5 years 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education Home Visitor Program ECFE provides home visits for families with children birth to kindergarten enrollment. Home visits follow the standard ECFE model. The model consists of three components: parent/child together time, parent time and child time. For parents there is developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children there are age-appropriate learning activities. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning activities support growth in the four developmental domains; cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical/motor. Home visits are for families who want more one on one interaction or may not feel comfortable in a group setting. A home visitor can come to your house once a week or every other week. The visits involve interaction between parent and child and last for about an hour. Families may self refer or agencies may make a referral by calling 651-793-5417. Saint Paul ECFE has home visitors who speak English, Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish. Home visitors receive ongoing training and have been trained as parent educators by Parents As Teachers (PAT). To speak to someone in: English call Delores at Hmong call Doua at Karen call Victor at Somali call Abdihamid at Spanish call Dora at

651-744-4812 651-744-4816 651-744-4861 651-744-4796 651-744-4815

Rondo 325-2793 Birth - 6 months Tuesday 12:00 - 1:30 pm 9 - 15 months Wednesday 9:15 - 10:45 am 4 - 11 months Wednesday 12:00 - 1:30 pm 6 - 12 months Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm 4 - 12 months Friday 9:30 - 11:00 am

NEW!

Infant Class Offerings

West Side at Humboldt 744-1750 Birth - 12 months Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 pm English/ EspaĂąol

Information, support and resources provided to new parents. Sleep, development and age-appropriate activities are just some of the topics discussed in these classes. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are offered. Join other new parents as you begin your parenting journey. Call the site for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities in ECFE

ECFE is currently seeking volunteer classroom aides for our Family Literacy classes. Volunteer classroom aides assist with instruction of beginning-level adult English Language Learners and work on basic English skills with them. All volunteer classroom aides are provided with online training through MN Literacy Council and an on-site orientation. The minimum commitment is 2.5 hours a week for either 1st or 2nd semester. Full year placements are welcome as well. If interested, please contact Katie Gardner, ECFE VISTA Worker, at (651) 744-4884 or katie.gardner@spps.org 12

H M O N G

S O M A L I S P A N I S H

kawm dab tsi ntawm: Early Childhood Family Education? • ECFE npaj khoom rau niam txiv thiab menyuam kawm ua ke. • Menyuam nyob lawv chav kawm nrog cov xib fwb qhia menyuam. • Niam txiv mus rau lawv chav kawm nrog tus xib fwb qhia niam txiv. • Lub sij hawm niam txiv kawm, cov menyuam nrog cov xib fwb nyob kov khoom ua si, ua si nrog lwn tus menyuam, saib ntawv, hu nkauj, kawm kev cai, kawm ntawv rau hauv lawv chav kawm. ECFE muaj chaw rau Hmong kawm nyob rau: Rondo thiab Roosevelt Homes. Muaj chaw kawm ntawv nyob rau 5 qhov chaw: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough, Mt. Airy thiab Wheelock. Yuav muaj ib chev rau cov niam txiv Hmoob tuaj kawm nyob rau lub tsev kawm ntawv Rondo txhua hmo Wednesday. Yog xav paub ntau tshaj nov hu nrau Doua Lee 651-744-4816

Maxaa Lagu Qabtaa Waxbarashada Hore ee Qoyska? • ECFE badanaaba waxay ku billaabataa duruus iyo aqoon-kororsi ay waalidka iyo caruurtuba wada sameeyaan. • Waalidka waxay aadayaan qol kale si ay ugu qaataan duruus quseysa barbaarinta dhallaanka. • Inta ay waalidku fasalka ku jiraan, carruurta waxaa wax u dhigaya macallin iyo kalkaaliyaal ku taqasusay waxbaarashada hore ee dhallaanka. Fasallada Luqad barashada ee goyska waxaa laga bixiyaa 5 goobood: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough, Mt. Airy and Wheelock. Soo wac Abdihamid Geyre haddii aad xog dheeraad ah u baahantahay 651-744-4796

¿Qué sucede en el Programa Familiar de Educatión Preescolar?

• El programa ECFE inicia con una actividad en la que participan padres e hijos. • Después los padres se reúnen para una discusión en grupo dirigida por un educador. • Mientras los padres tienen su reunión de grupo, los niños continúan con actividades educativas dirigidas por una maestra especialista en Educación Preescolar. Las clases de ECFE en español se ofrecen en: Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Roosevelt Homes y West Side at Humboldt. Las clases de inglés para la familia se ofrecen en: Homecroft, John A. Johnson, McDonough, Mt. Airy y Wheelock. Llame a Dora De La Torre para más información 651-744-4815

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REGISTRATION

CLASS FEES

Gross Family Fee Per Income.......... Semester $170,000+....... $370 $150,000 - 169,000 $340 $130,000 - 149,000 $310 $120,000 - 129,999 $275 $110,000 - 119,999 $250 $100,000 - 109,999 $225 $90,000 - 99,999 $200 $80,000 - 89,999 $175 $70,000 - 79,999 $150 $60,000 - 69,999 $125 $50,000 - 59,999 $100 $40,000 - 49,999 $70 $30,000 - 39,999 $50 $20,000 - 29,999 $30 $10,000 - 19,999 $20 $9,999 and below $10

A 10% surcharge will be applied to families who are not St. Paul residents. Classes run the whole school year unless specified. The sliding scale lists recommended fees. No family will be excluded because of an inability to pay. Collection of class fees does not cover programming costs. Families are welcome to make a tax deductible donation towards sponsorship of another ECFE participating family. Fees are collected fall and winter for the first and second semesters. Refunds are made through the third week of class.

All Site Registration Wed. Sept. 7, 2011 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs. Sept. 8, 2011 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Need help finding a class? Need help understanding the registration process?

Call the ECFE office at

651-793-5410 14 14

How to join ECFE Prior to August 12, 2011

Step 1

Pick a class, site and class time using the neighborhood site list on page 3 and the site schedules that follow, or find the site classes and class times which best meet your needs.

Step 2

Fill out and mail the class application form on page 15, or visit our website: ecfe.spps.org and complete the online form by August 12, 2011 for semester one, or by January 11, 2012 for semester two. Completing a class application form is a step toward final registration, but it does not guarantee you a place in any class. Please indicate three class choices. Class application forms will be randomly selected in instances where demand exceeds capacity. If we are not able to accommodate your requests, we will contact you to help you find another time or location, if possible. Send only the class application at this time. Do not send or submit forms. Forms will be collected on all site registration day or online once you have been confirmed in a class. Save time at registration by filling out forms ahead of time. Forms are available online at ecfe.spps.org.

Step 3

Parents will be contacted after August 19, 2011, or after Friday, January 20, 2012 for semester two. Parents should go to all site registration day at their site on September 7th or 8th, to complete the registration process. You will need the following information:

• Copy of your child’s birth certificate (only if child is new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Copy of your child’s current immunizations (form available online) • ECFE Registration Form (available online) • Student Information Form (only if child is new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Demographic Form (available online) • ECFE enrollment card

This information will be collected at the all site registration days. All forms are available at the sites. Save time and download forms. Complete and bring to the all site registration day! Application Procedure after August 12, 2011 You may apply for a class by calling the site directly or submitting an application through the mail or online. You will be contacted within two weeks after the application deadline of August 12, 2011 to let you know if we can accommodate your request. Enrollment continues throughout the year as places become available. Class openings are listed on the ECFE website (ecfe.spps.org).

Forms available online at: ecfe.spps.org

Program Guidelines

class application form

• ECFE is a program designed for parents and their children birth to kindergarten. All participants must have a child in that age range.

• Preference is given to Saint Paul parents and their children. If space is available after the third week of class, families residing beyond Saint Paul may enroll for an additional 10% surcharge. • Saint Paul ECFE reserves the right to cancel a class with too few participants. • Families in a class first semester will have priority to register for the second semester of that class if it is a • ECFE wants every parent to have the opportunity full-year class. to participate. To reach this goal, 30% of spaces are reserved for new Saint Paul participants in every class.

• Because of limited resources, Saint Paul ECFE gives priority to children and their parents or legal guardians. • Each parent may participate in only one parent/child class per semester.

• Enrollment continues throughout the year as space becomes available.

2011 - 2012

• Any family who enrolls and does not attend for three consecutive classes without notifying the staff will lose their place in class. Families on the waiting list will be offered those classes.

Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education

CLASS APPLICATIOn

Please list all parents and children who will attend class. Parent(s) Name:

class applications must be postmarked or submitted online by August 12, 2011

Home Phone: Work Phone: Address:

Apt:

Cell Phone:

City:

Zip Code:

E-mail Address: Child’s Name: Birth date: Child’s Name: Birth date: Child’s Name: Birth date: Child’s Name: Birth date:

Site Location

Class/Title

Day

Time

First Choice: Second Choice: Third Choice: * Have you ever attended Saint Paul ECFE before?

❏ yes ❏ no Based on the sliding fee scale, please * If yes, are you currently an officer on one of the Parent Advisory indicate the amount you will be paying. Councils? ❏ yes ❏ no $

* To plan for staffing, are you planning on adding to your family by 1/1/12? ❏ yes ❏ no * How did you learn about ECFE? ❏ friend ❏ direct mail ❏ neighborhood news ❏ ECSE ❏ hospital ❏ other Has your 3 or 4 year old child been to early childhood screening? ❏ yes ❏ no * Does your child receive special education services? ❏ IFSP ❏ IIIP ❏ IEP ❏ Other: ___________________________ * Service Provider (if known) ___________________________

DO NOT send any forms or fees with this application. Mail to: ECFE Class Application 1845 Sheridan Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 15

Time sensitive Mail

Nonproﬁt Org. U.S. Postage

PAID

St. Paul, MN Permit No. 3085 60 Colborne street saint paul, MN 5510 administRation BoaRd oF education

Valeria silva SUPERINTENDENT lynn Gallandat DIRECTOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION donald sysyn SUPERVISOR EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

John Brodrick Anne Carroll Keith Hardy Kazoua Kong-Thao Jean OʼConnell Jeff Risberg Elona Street-Stewart

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION a program of Community Education

hmong karen somali spanish

For information in call: 651-744-4816 call: 651-744-4861 call: 651-744-4796 call: 651-744-4815

Wanted: Good suBs!

Questions?

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Call the ECFE Office at 651-79 -5410 ECFE web address: ecfe.spps.org

please check out our web site throughout the year for special events, class openings, and new classes.

Licensed teachers and adults with experience working with children are needed as substitute teachers and assistants in ECFE. Call 651-793-5410 for more information.

If you receive multiple copies of this catalog please pass one on to a family with young children.