ecfe catalog 2011-2012

ECFE

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE!2 INTRODUCTION 3 SITE MAP 4 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 5 SPECIAL SITES

6 NEIGHBORHOOD SITE SCHEDULES 14 HOW TO REGISTER FOR ECFE AND PROGRAM COSTS

15 CLASS APPLICATION FORM

REGIsTER bY MAIL, IN pERsON OR ONLINE: ecfe.spps.org

E15 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: 651-744-4815Karen call: 651-744-4861

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

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What happens in eCFe?

tOGetheR tiMe• Parentsandchildrenlearntogether.• Learning activities emphasize

developing children’s language,readingandmathskills.

• Parent observation skills arestrengthenedthroughthe“QuestionoftheDay.”

paRents’ tiMe• Licensed parent educators lead

the parents through discussionsintended to increase knowledgeandparentingskills.

• The curriculum focuses onchild development, child raisingstrategies&communitybuilding.

• Individual parent concerns arewovenintotheclass.

•FamilyliteracyclassesprovideforEnglishLanguageLearning.

ChiLDRen’s tiMe• Children participate in a class

taughtbyalicensedearlychildhoodteacherandteachingassistants.

• Children’sclassroom(s)aredividedinto centers which encouragephysicaldevelopmentandpromotelanguage, literacy, mathematicalthinkingandartsdevelopment.

• Socialandemotionaldevelopmentare emphasized in all classactivities.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

paRent anD ChiLD nOn-sepaRatinG CLasses • Parentsandtheirinfantsortoddlers

staytogetherforTogetherTimeandParentTime.

seMesteR tWO:February 2, 2012 - June 7, 2012

seMesteR One:september 12, 2011 - January 30, 2012

DonaldSysyn,SupervisorSaintPaulECFE

Saint Paul ECFE mission: Strengthening and supporting families through education and support of all parents for the healthy growth and development of their children.After37years,EarlyChildhoodFamilyEducationprogramsinMinnesotaremainthepremierpubliclyfundedparentingeducationprograminthenation.WeinSaintPaulECFEprideourselvesonthediversityofparticipantsandstrivetomaketheprogramuniversallyaccessibleforallresidentswithyoungchildren.Tothatendweareembarkingonanewregistrationanddatamanagementsystem.Overtheyears,wehaveheardfrom parents that the registration process has been cumbersome and the wait for enrollment confirmation toolong.Wehopethenewsystemwillresolvethoseconcerns,provideabettermeansofcommunicationelectronicallyandgiveusamoreeffectivedatamanagementsystem.Enrollforclassesonlineatecfe.spps.orgoryoucanusetheregistrationformfoundonpage15.HopetoseeyouthisyearinanECFEclassatoneofour11programminglocationsinSaintPaul.

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CITYwIDE ECFE sITE MAp

eCFe sites

CrossroadsElementary.............................................543FrontStreet,55117............................................................... 651-767-8555Dayton’sBluffAchievementPlusSchool................262BatesAvenue,55106............................................................. 651-293-5343Highland/Homecroft...................................................1845SheridanAvenue,55116......................................................651-293-5345JohnA.Johnson........................................................740YorkAvenue,55106.............................................................. 651-793-7354McDonoughHomesCommunityCenter..................1544TimberlakeRoad,55117..................................................... 651-558-2194MountAiryHomesCommunityCenter...................91EastArchStreet,55130........................................................... 651-298-4102RondoEducationCenter..........................................560ConcordiaAvenue,55103..................................................... 651-325-2793RooseveltHomesCommunityCenter......................1575AmesAvenue,55106........................................................... 651-293-5363West7thatMonroeSchool......................................810PalaceAvenue,55102........................................................... 651-293-8969WestSideatHumboldt..............................................640HumboldtAvenue,55107....................................................... 651-293-5302WheelockElementary..............................................1521EdgertonStreet,55130........................................................ 651-293-5347

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATIONADMINIsTRATIVE OFFICEs

1845 sheridan Avenue, 55116651-79�-5410

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AgE SPECiFiC ClASSESEach class is geared to a specific age range, targeting the common concernsandneedsofbothparentandchild.

Infants

Toddlers

Age Specific between Birth and Three Years

Birthto5Classes

EveningClasses

Community SPECiFiC ClASSES

AdoptiveParents

AfricanAmericanFamilies

AmericanIndianFamilies

Dads

Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,TransgenderParents

DeafParents

HmongSpeakingFamilies

KarenSpeakingFamilies

ParentingAcrossCulturesAclasswherefamiliesfromavarietyofculturalbackgroundscanshareandlearnaboutchilddevelopmentpracticesintheUnitedStates.

SpanishSpeakingFamilies

FamilyLiteracyEarlyChildhoodEducationcombinedwithEnglishLanguageLearning(ELL)classesforparentsandparenteducation.Familiesattendthreedaysaweek.

CLass DesCRiptiOnsWelcome 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.

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

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the saint paul eCFe Citywide parent advisory Council operatesinsupportoftheECFEgoal:tosupportandstrengthenfamiliesofyoungchildrenthroughinformation,educationandnetworking.ThisAdvisoryCounciliscomposedofparentsandastaffrepresentative.EachECFEsiteprovidesaparentrepresentativeresponsibleforrelayinginformationbetweenthesiteandtheAdvisoryCouncil.Formoreinformationcontactco-chairsMartaShoreorKirstinStuhr through the ECFE Office, 651-793-5410.

pRe - kinDeRGaRten pROGRaMThe Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 27 Saint Paulelementaryschoolssupportingandenhancingthelearninganddevelopmentofchildrenandtheirfamiliespriortokindergarten.ChildrenmustbefourbySeptember1,2011andliveinSaintPaul.

Atmostschools,admissionpriorityisgiventochildrenwhoareEnglishLanguageLearners, are eligible for free or reduced meals, or are receiving Early ChildhoodSpecialEducationservices.

Formoreinformation,calltheschoolyouareinterestedinattending.Toapplyfortheprogram,calltheStudentPlacementCenterat651-632-3760.Website: prek.spps.org

eaRLY ChiLDhOOD sCReeninGFor Saint Paul Children Ages 3-5 years old REQUIRED by State Law before starting Kindergarten

•Vision •Speech•Hearing •Development•Height •Social/Emotional•Weight •HealthHistory•ImmunizationReview

Screeningisrecommendedforchildrenwhentheyarebetween3and4yearsoldforearly identification of any concerns that may interferewithlearning.ScreeningisofferedbySaintPaulPublicSchoolsfreeofcharge.(Parentscouldarrangethisscreeningwiththeirowndoctororhealthclinic.FormsareavailablefromtheEarly Childhood Screening Office.)

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

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

HelpMeGrowisacollaborativeeffortofagenciesservingyoungchildrentoimproveaccesstospecialeducationandothercommunityservices.

HUBBS CENTER FORLIFELONG LEARNING 1030 W. University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104651-290-4773hubbs.spps.org

aDDitiOnaL eCFe pROGRaMs Classes are provided for residents, students, or clients of the following organizations:

spECIAL sITEs

• 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

BlastOfftoKindergartenisacollaborationofcommunitypartnersinSaintPaulthatprovidesparentsandcommunitieswithresourcestohelpchildrengetreadyforthetransitiontokindergarten.

TheBlastOfftoKindergartenwebsiteprovides:MonthlyfamilyactivitysheetsResourcesforfamiliesandcaregiversLinkstocommunitypartner’sinformation

Explorethewebsite!Trytheactivities!Havefun!Website: blastofftok.org

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site schedulesmonday tuesday Wednesday thuRsday FRiday

class schedule

monday tuesday Wednesday thuRsday FRiday

class schedule

Birth - 5 years9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 5 years5:30 - 7:30 pm

0 - 5 años Español

9:30 - 11:30 amTransportación

Limitada

0 - 5 añosEspañol

1:00 - 3:00 pmTransportación

Limitada



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

CROssROADs ELEMENTARY

543 Front Street, 55117651-767-8555

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

Birth - 5 yearsBalanced Parenting

1:15 - 3:15 pm


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

Birth - 5 yearsAmerican

Indian Class5:30 - 7:30 pm

LimitedTransportation


0 - 5 añosEspañol


Limitada

Birth - 5 yearsLGBT

6:00 - 8:00 pm


Birth - 5 yearsParenting Across

Cultures9:15 - 11:15 am


highlights

•Large,indoorplayground.•WednesdayeveningLGBT

ParentsandChildren.•BalancedParenting-Parent/

Childyogatimeincluded.

DAYTON’s bLUFF ELEMENTARY

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

highlights

• Clasesenespañolparalasfamilias losmartes.• Twochildren’srooms:Onefor infant/toddlersandonefor preschoolers.•Birthto35monthsFriday mornings.

Birth - 5 yearsKaren Speaking 5:30 - 7:30 pm


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HIGHLAND/HOMECROFT1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116651-293-5345

Family Literacy8:45 - 11:15 am

Limited Transportation

Birth - 36 months9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch BunchBirth - 5 years

12:15 - 2:15 pm

Parenting Across Cultures

5:30 - 7:30Limited

Transportation



Lunch BunchBirth - 36 mos.12:15 - 2:15

12 - 24 monthsGradual Separation

3:00 - 4:45 pm

Birth - 3 years6:00 - 8:00



Birth - 5 years12:00 - 2:00

0 - 5 añosEspañol


Limitada








Birth - 5 years9:00 - 11:00 amhighlights

• ThreedayFamilyLiteracyclasseswithlimitedtransportation.

• Age-specific classes.• Clasesenespañolparafamilias losmartesenlanoche.•New:“ParentingAcross Cultures”classonMonday

evenings.• EveningclassesMondaythrough

Thursdaynights.• TwoLunchBunchclasses (eatlunchwithyourchildbefore

class).

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

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

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class schedule

McDONOUGH HOMEs COMMUNITY CENTER

1544 Timberlake Road, 55117651-558-2194

highlights

• Three-dayFamilyLiteracyclasses.

•MtAiry/McDonoughFridayEnglishspeakingBirth-5years.

• Limitedtransportationavailable.

jOHN A. jOHNsON sCHOOL

740 York Avenue, 55106651-793-7354



Family Literacy12:00 - 2:30 pm













highlights

• Three-dayFamilyLiteracyclasseswithlimitedtransportation.

• Indoorplayareaforgymtime. •Onechildren’sroomforfamilies

thatprefersiblingstostaytogether.













Birth - 5 yearsMcDonough/Mt Airy

English Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am

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MOUNT AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER

91 East Arch Street, 55130651-298-4102

highlights

• Three-dayFamilyLiteracyclassesmorningorafternoon.

• Limitedtransportationavailable.• Mt.Airy/McDonoughFriday

Englishspeakingbirth-5years.













Birth - 5 yearsMt Airy/McDonough

English Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am

highlights

• Infant/Young Toddler age-specific classes.

•AfricanAmericanClass.•ParentingAcrossCulturesclass.•Dads’classes.

Birth - 5 yearsDads’ Class

9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 5 yearsDads’ Class

5:30 - 7:30 pmwith meal

12 - 18 months9:15 - 11:00 am


Birth - 6 monthsNon-separating

1st or 2nd semester12:00 - 1:30 pm

Birth - 5 yearsAfrican American5:30 - 7:30 pm


9 - 15 months9:15 - 10:45 am


4 - 11 monthsGradual Separation

12:00 -1:30 pm


Cultures5:30 - 7:30 pm



Birth - 5 yearsLunch Bunch

11:30 - 1:30 pm


with meal

6 - 12 months Non-separating

1st or 2nd semester6:00 - 7:30 pm


4 - 12 monthsGradual Separation9:30 - 11:00 am

RONDO EDUCATION CENTER

560 Concordia Avenue, 55103651-325-2793Centrally located at Dale Street and 94

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class schedule

highlights

• Eveningfamilyclasses.• ParentingAcrossCulturesfor

ParentswhoareDeaf• ClassesforEnglish,Hmongand

SpanishSpeakers.•Clasesenespañollosmiércoles enlamañana.

Birth - 5 yearsHmong speaking

class1:00 - 3:00 pm


Birth - 10 yearsHmongFamilies

5:30 -7:30 pmLimited

Transportation

Birth -5 years1:30 -3:30 pm


Birth - 10 yearsFamilies Together

5:30 -7:30 pmLimited

Transportation

0 - 5 añosEspañol


Limitada

Birth - 5 yearsHmong Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am


Birth - 5Parenting Across

Cultures for Parents who are

Deaf1:30 - 3:30 pm



ROOsEVELT HOMEs COMMUNITY CENTER

1575 Ames Avenue, 55106651-293-5363

highlights

•Birthto36monthsTuesday morning.•Twochildren’srooms:onefor infant/toddlersandonefor

preschoolers.•Classforfamilieswithadopted

children.

wEsT 7TH AT MONROE

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

Birth - 36 monthssibling care available

9:30 - 11:30 am





Birth - 5 yearsFamilies with

Adopted Children6:00 - 8:00 pm




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class schedule


class schedule

highlights

• NEWParentingAcrossCultures.• ClasesenespañollosLunesy

Miércolesparainfantes.• Limitedtransportationprovided/

transportaciónlimitada.•InfantclassinEnglish/Spanish.

highlights

• Mondayafternoonclassfor9-18months.

• Twochildren’sroomsandanawesomeindoorgymarea!

•Three-dayFamilyLiteracyclasswithlimitedtransportation.









9 - 18 months12:15 - 2:15 pm




wEsT sIDE AT HUMbOLDT

640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107651-293-5302


Cultures9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - 5 yearsEnglish Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - 12 monthsInfant

Non-separating1:00 - 2:30 pm

Birth - 5 yearsEnglish Speaking5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - 5 yearsEnglish Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am

0 a 5 añosEspañol


Limitada

0 a 5 añosEspañol


Limitada

0 a 5 añosEspañol


Limitada

wHEELOCk ELEMENTARY

1521 Edgerton Street, 55130651-293-5347

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Saint Paul Public SchoolsEarly Childhood Family Education

Home Visitor Program

ECFEprovideshomevisitsforfamilieswithchildrenbirthtokindergartenenrollment.HomevisitsfollowthestandardECFEmodel.Themodelconsistsofthreecomponents:parent/childtogethertime,parenttimeandchildtime.Forparentsthereisdevelopmentalinformationandreferralstocommunityresources.Forchildrenthereareage-appropriatelearningactivities.Thechildren’slearningactivitiessupportgrowthinthefourdevelopmentaldomains;cognitive,social/emotional,languageandphysical/motor.

Homevisitsareforfamilieswhowantmoreoneononeinteractionormaynotfeelcomfortableinagroupsetting.Ahomevisitorcancometoyourhouseonceaweekoreveryotherweek.Thevisitsinvolveinteractionbetweenparentandchildandlastforaboutanhour.

Familiesmayselfreferoragenciesmaymakeareferralbycalling651-793-5417.SaintPaulECFEhashomevisitorswhospeakEnglish,Hmong,Karen,SomaliandSpanish.HomevisitorsreceiveongoingtrainingandhavebeentrainedasparenteducatorsbyParentsAsTeachers(PAT).

Volunteer opportunities in ECFEECFEiscurrentlyseekingvolunteerclassroomaidesforourFamilyLiteracyclasses.Volunteerclassroomaidesassistwithinstructionofbeginning-leveladultEnglishLanguageLearnersandworkonbasicEnglishskillswiththem.AllvolunteerclassroomaidesareprovidedwithonlinetrainingthroughMNLiteracyCouncilandanon-siteorientation.Theminimumcommitmentis2.5hoursaweekforeither1stor2ndsemester.Fullyearplacementsarewelcomeaswell.Ifinterested,pleasecontactKatieGardner,ECFEVISTAWorker,at(651)[email protected]

Rondo 325-2793Birth-6monthsTuesday12:00-1:30pm

9-15monthsWednesday9:15-10:45am

4-11monthsWednesday12:00-1:30pm

6-12monthsThursday6:00-7:30pm

4-12monthsFriday9:30-11:00am

West Side at Humboldt 744-1750Birth-12monthsWednesday1:00-2:30pmEnglish/Español

Tospeaktosomeonein: EnglishcallDeloresat 651-744-4812 HmongcallDouaat 651-744-4816 KarencallVictorat 651-744-4861 SomalicallAbdihamidat 651-744-4796 SpanishcallDoraat 651-744-4815

nEW! infant Class offeringsInformation, supportand resourcesprovided tonewparents. Sleep,developmentandage-appropriateactivitiesarejustsomeofthetopicsdiscussedintheseclasses.Morning,afternoonandeveningclassesareoffered.Joinothernewparentsasyoubeginyourparentingjourney.Callthesiteformoreinformation.

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FasalladaLuqadbarashadaeegoyskawaxaalagabixiyaa5goobood:Homecroft,JohnA.Johnson,McDonough,Mt.AiryandWheelock.

SoowacAbdihamidGeyrehaddiiaadxogdheeraadahubaahantahay651-744-4796

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LasclasesdeECFEenespañolseofrecenen:Crossroads,Dayton’sBluff,Homecroft,RooseveltHomesyWestSideatHumboldt.

Lasclasesdeinglésparalafamiliaseofrecenen:Homecroft,JohnA.Johnson,McDonough,Mt.AiryyWheelock.

LlameaDoraDeLaTorreparamásinformación651-744-4815

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Gross Family Fee perincome ......... 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 programmingcosts. 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 andsecond semesters.Refunds are made through the third week of class.

REGIsTRATIONCLass Fees

prior to August 1�, �011

step 1Pickaclass,siteandclasstimeusingtheneighborhoodsitelistonpage3and the site schedules that follow, or find the site classes and class times whichbestmeetyourneeds.step 2Filloutandmailtheclassapplicationformonpage15,orvisitourwebsite:ecfe.spps.organdcompletetheonlineformbyAugust12,2011forsemesterone,orbyJanuary11,2012forsemestertwo.Completingaclassapplication form is a step toward final registration, but it does not guarantee youaplaceinanyclass.

Pleaseindicatethreeclasschoices.Classapplicationformswillberandomlyselectedininstanceswheredemandexceedscapacity.Ifwearenotabletoaccommodateyourrequests,wewillcontactyoutohelpyoufind another time or location, if possible.

Sendonlytheclassapplicationatthistime.Do not send or submit forms.Formswillbecollectedonallsiteregistrationdayoronlineonceyou have been confirmed in a class.Save time at registration by filling out forms ahead of time. Forms are availableonlineatecfe.spps.org.step 3ParentswillbecontactedafterAugust19,2011,orafterFriday,January20,2012forsemestertwo.

Parentsshouldgotoall site registration day attheirsiteonSeptember7thor8th,tocompletetheregistrationprocess.you will need the following information: • Copy of your child’s birth certificate (only if child is new to Saint Paul ECFE) •Copyofyourchild’scurrentimmunizations(formavailableonline) •ECFERegistrationForm(availableonline) •StudentInformationForm(onlyifchildisnewtoSaintPaulECFE) •DemographicForm(availableonline) •ECFEenrollmentcard

Thisinformationwillbecollectedattheallsiteregistrationdays.Allformsareavailableatthesites.Savetimeanddownloadforms.Completeandbringtotheall site registration day!

Application procedure after August 1�, �011

Youmayapplyforaclassbycallingthesitedirectlyorsubmittinganapplicationthroughthemailoronline.YouwillbecontactedwithintwoweeksaftertheapplicationdeadlineofAugust12,2011toletyouknowifwecanaccommodateyourrequest.Enrollment continues throughout the year as places become available.

ClassopeningsarelistedontheECFEwebsite(ecfe.spps.org).

hOW tO JOin eCFe

aLL site ReGistRatiOn

Wed. sept. 7, 20114:00 – 7:00 pm

thurs. sept. 8, 201110:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

Call the eCFe office at 651-79�-5410

Forms available online at: ecfe.spps.org14

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parent(s) Name:

Home phone: work phone: Cell phone:

Address: Apt: City: Zip Code:

E-mail Address:

Child’s Name: birth date:




site Location Class/Title Day Time

First Choice:

second Choice:

Third Choice:

CLAss AppLICATION FORM

please list all parents and children who will attend class.CLass appLiCatiOn

• ECFEisaprogramdesignedforparentsandtheirchildrenbirthtokindergarten.Allparticipantsmusthaveachildinthatagerange.

• SaintPaulECFEreservestherighttocancelaclasswithtoofewparticipants.

• ECFEwantseveryparenttohavetheopportunitytoparticipate.Toreachthisgoal,30%ofspacesarereservedfornewSaintPaulparticipantsineveryclass.

• Becauseoflimitedresources,SaintPaulECFEgivesprioritytochildrenandtheirparentsorlegalguardians.

• Eachparentmayparticipateinonlyoneparent/childclasspersemester.

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CLAss AppLICATIONs MUsT bE pOsTMARkED OR sUbMITTED ONLINE bY AUGUsT 1�, �011

• PreferenceisgiventoSaintPaulparentsandtheirchildren.Ifspaceisavailableafterthethirdweekofclass,familiesresidingbeyondSaintPaulmayenrollforanadditional10%surcharge.

• Families in a class first semester will have priority to registerforthesecondsemesterofthatclassifitisafull-yearclass.

• Anyfamilywhoenrollsanddoesnotattendforthreeconsecutiveclasseswithoutnotifyingthestaffwilllosetheirplaceinclass.Familiesonthewaitinglistwillbeofferedthoseclasses.

• Enrollmentcontinuesthroughouttheyearasspacebecomesavailable.

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DO NOT send any forms or fees with this application. Mail to:

* Have you ever attended saint paul ECFE before? ❏ yes ❏ no * If yes, are you currently an officer on one of the parent Advisory Councils? ❏ yes ❏ no* To plan for staffing, are you planning on adding to your family by 1/1/1�? ❏ yes ❏ no* How did you learn about ECFE? ❏ friend ❏ direct mail ❏ neighborhood news ❏ ECsE ❏ hospital ❏ otherHas your � 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) ___________________________

ECFE Class Application1845 Sheridan AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116

based on the sliding fee scale, please indicate the amount you will be paying.$

Time sensitive Mail Nonprofi t Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDSt. Paul, MN

Permit No. 3085

administRation

Valeria silva SUPERINTENDENTlynn GallandatDIRECTORCOMMUNITY EDUCATIONdonald sysynSUPERVISOREARLY CHILDHOODFAMILY EDUCATION

�60 Colborne streetsaint paul, MN 5510�

BoaRd oF education

John BrodrickAnne CarrollKeith HardyKazoua Kong-ThaoJean OʼConnellJeff RisbergElona Street-Stewart

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

EARLY CHILDHOODFAMILY EDUCATION

a program of Community Education

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.

Wanted: Good suBs!

Questions?Call the ECFE Offi ce at 651-79�-5410ECFE web address: ecfe.spps.orgplease check out our web site throughout the year for special events, class openings, and new classes.

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For information in hmong call: 651-744-4816karen call: 651-744-4861

somali call: 651-744-4796spanish call: 651-744-4815

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ecfe catalog 2011-2012

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