ecfe catalog 2012-2013

ECFEJoin ECFE for your child

stay for yourself.

For information in: English call: 651-793-5410Hmong call: 651-744-4816 Somali call: 651-744-7496Karen call: 651-744-4861 Spanish call: 651-744-4815

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Saint paul Early CHildHood Family EduCation2012-13 program inFormation

rEgiStEr by mail, in pErSon or onlinE: ecfe.spps.org

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TOGETHER TIME• Parentsandchildrenlearntogethertoemphasizedevelopingchildren’slanguage,readingandmathskills.

PARENTS’ TIME• Licensed parent educators leadthe parents through discussionsintended to increase knowledgeandparentingskills.

CHILDREN’S TIME• Children participate in activiteswhichfocusonsocialandemotionaldevelopment.

Early CHildHood Family EduCation

SEMESTER TWO:January24,2013-June6,2013

SEMESTER ONE:September10,2012-January18,2013

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.WelcometoSaintPaulPublicSchoolsEarlyChildhoodFamilyEducation(ECFE)programwhereyoucanexplorenewexperiences,meetotherfamilies,andgrowandlearntogetherwithyourchild.ECFEisauniversalaccessprogramforfamiliesintheSaintPaulSchoolDistrictwithchildrenagesbirthtokindergarten(K).AtECFEweunderstandtheimportanceoftheearlyyearsinachild’sdevelopment.Rightfrombirth,parentsshapeachild’sdevelopmentandsetthestageforfuturelearningandgrowth.That’swhyECFEoffersclassesthatprovideinformation,encouragementandsupportforparentsandtheirchildren.Ourclassscheduleoffersmixedageclasses,agespecificclassesforparentsandtheirinfants,culturallyspecificandParenting Across Cultures offerings.Inaddition,SaintPaulECFEhasaFamilyLiteracyprogramforparentswhoarebeginningtolearnEnglishandparentinginanewcountry.Lookthroughthebrochureandregisterforaclasstoday.Youcanalsoregisteron-lineat ecfe.spps.org. Asaparent,youareyourchild’sfirstandmostimportantteacher!

INFORMaTION dIRECTORy2InTRODuCTIOn 3SITEmAP 4CLASSDESCRIPTIOnS 5SPECIALSITES6nEIghbORhOODSITESChEDuLES 14hOWTOAPPLYFORECFEAnDPROgRAmCOSTS15CLASSAPPLICATIOnFORm

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ECFE SitES

CrossroadsElementary.............................................543FrontStreet,55117............................................................... 651-767-8555Dayton’sbluffAchievementPlusSchool................262batesAvenue,55106............................................................. 651-293-5343homecroftEarlyLearningCenter...............................1845SheridanAvenue,55116......................................................651-744-3432JohnA.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....................................................... 651-744-1750WheelockElementary..............................................1521EdgertonStreet,55130........................................................ 651-293-5347

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Infants

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Age Specific between Birth and Three Years

Birth to K Classes

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CommunITY SpECIfIC ClASSES

Adoptive parents

African American families

American Indian families

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lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender parents

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Hmong Speaking families

Karen Speaking families

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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family literacyEarly Childhood Education combined with English language learning (Ell) classes and parent education for families. parents must be between levels 0 and 6 on the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). families learning English attend three days a week with their children who are birth to kindergarten (K) entrance.

parenting Across CulturesA class where families from a variety of cultural backgrounds can share and learn about child development practices in the united States.

Spanish Speaking families

AGE SpECIfIC ClASSESEach class is geared to a specific age range, targeting the common concerns and needs of both parent and child.

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ClaSS dESCriptionS and loCator CHart TheSaintPaulECFECitywideParentAdvisoryCounciloperatesinsupportoftheECFEgoal:tosupportandstrengthenfamiliesofyoungchildrenthroughinformation,educationandnetworking.ThisAdvisoryCounciliscomposedofparentsandastaffrepresentative.EachECFEsiteprovidesaparentrepresentativeresponsibleforrelayinginformationbetweenthesiteandtheAdvisoryCouncil.Formoreinformationcontactco-chairAndreamassarithroughtheECFEOffice,651-793-5410.

PRE-KInDERgARTEnPROgRAmThePre-KindergartenProgramprovidespreschooleducationat26SaintPaulelementaryschoolssupportingandenhancingthelearninganddevelopmentofchildrenandtheirfamiliespriortokindergarten.ChildrenmustbefourbySeptember1,2011andliveinSaintPaul.

Atmostschools,admissionpriorityisgiventochildrenwhoareEnglishLanguageLearners, are eligible for freeor reducedmeals, or are receivingEarlyChildhoodSpecialEducationservices.

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

Screeningisrecommendedforchildrenwhentheyarebetween3and4yearsoldforearlyidentificationofanyconcernsthatmayinterferewithlearning.ScreeningisofferedbySaintPaulPublicSchoolsfreeofcharge.(Parentscouldarrangethisscreeningwiththeirowndoctororhealthclinic.FormsareavailablefromtheEarlyChildhoodScreeningOffice.)

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.

hubbSCEnTERFORLIFELOngLEARnIng1030W.universityAvenueSaintPaul,mn55104651-744-7571hubbs.spps.org

ADDITIOnALEARLYChILDhOODPROgRAmSWeworkwiththefollowingagenciestoprovideservicestofamilies

•AgAPEAreaLearningCenter•FamilyPlace•FamilyServiceCenter•minnesotaChildren’smuseum•minnesotaCommunicationServicesfortheDeaf•neighborhoodhouse•SaintPaulPublicLibrary•universityofminnesotaStudenthousing

blastOfftoKindergartenisacollaborationofcommunitypartnersinSaintPaulthatprovidesparentsandcommunitieswithresourcestohelpchildrengetreadyforthetransitiontokindergarten.

TheblastOfftoKindergartenwebsiteprovides:• monthlyfamilyactivitysheets• Resourcesforfamiliesandcaregivers• Linkstocommunitypartner’sinformationExplorethewebsite!Trytheactivities!havefun!Website: blastofftok.org

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site schedulesmonday TUESday WEdnESday THURSday FRIday

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Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K5:30 - 7:30 pm

Nacimiento - KinderEspañol

9:30 - 11:30 amTransportación

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1:00 - 3:00 pmTransportación

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Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - KAfrican American

Families1:00 - 3:00 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am



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CroSSroadS ElEmEntary

543 Front Street, 55117651-767-8555

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - KBalanced Parenting

1:15 - 3:15 pm

Birth -K5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K 9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - KAmerican

Indian Families5:30 - 7:30 pm

LimitedTransportation

Birth - K9:15 - 11:15 am



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Birth - KLGBT

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Birth - K9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - KHmong Families1:30 - 3:30 pm

Limited Transportation

Birth - KParenting Across

Cultures9:15 - 11:15 am


Highlights

•Large,indoorplayground.•WednesdayeveningLgbTParentsandChildren.

•balancedParenting-Parent/Childyogatimeincluded.

dayton’S bluFF ElEmEntary

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

Highlights

• nEW!AfricanAmericanFamiliesclassThursdayafternoon.

• Twochildren’srooms:Onefor infants/toddlersandonefor preschoolers.• Clasesenespañolparalasfamilias losmartesyviernes.

Birth - KKaren Families 5:30 - 7:30 pm


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HomECroFt Early lerning Center1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116651-744-3432Highland ECFE (in blue)Homecroft ECFE (in orange)

ELLFamily Literacy

8:45 - 11:15 amLimited

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Birth - 3 years9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch BunchBirth - K

12:15 - 2:15 pm


Cultures 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Birth - K9:15 - 11:15 am

Lunch BunchBirth - 3 years

12:15 - 2:15 pm

12 - 24 monthsGradual Separation

3:00 - 4:45 pm

Birth - 3 years5:45 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - K9:15 - 11:15 am

Birth - KParent and Child

Drop-inPlaytime

3:00 - 4:30 pm



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Birth - KDinner Together5:45 - 7:45 pm

ELLFamily Literacy


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Birth - K9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - KDinner Together5:45 - 7:45 pm

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

Birth - K9:00 - 11:00 am

Highlights

•new!ParentandchildDrop-inPlaytimeTuesdaysfrom

3:00-4:30pm.noregistration,nofee,greatinteractiveplayenvironment.

• Three-dayELLFamilyLiteracyclassforfamilieslearningEnglishwithlimitedtransportation.

• Clasesenespañolparafamilias losmartesenlanoche.•“ParentingAcrossCultures”classmondayevenings.

• TwoLunchbunchclassesandtwodinnerclasses.Parentsbringmealstoeatwiththeirchildrenduringthefirst30minutesofclass. The Highland ECFE section is printed in blue and

offers two early childhood classrooms with infants and toddlers in one room and pre-K children in a second room. The Homecroft ECFE section is printed in orange and offers one early childhood classroom with all the children in one room (siblings stay together).

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mcdonougH HomES Community CEntEr

1544 Timberlake Road, 55117651-558-2194

Highlights

•new!KarenfamiliesclassonFridaymornings.

•Three-dayELLFamilyLiteracyclassforfamilieslearningEnglishwithlimitedtransportation.

•mtAiry/mcDonoughFridaybirth-K(heldatmt.Airy).

JoHn a. JoHnSon SCHool

740 York Avenue, 55106651-793-7354

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy

12:00 - 2:30 pmLimited

Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

Birth - K5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - KHmong Families9:30 - 11:30 am

Highlights

•new!hmongfamiliesclassonmondaymornings.


• Indoorplayareaforgymtime.

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy1:00 - 3:30 pm


ELLFamily Literacy


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ELLFamily Literacy


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Birth - KKaren Families

10:15 - 12:15 pmLimited

Transportation

Birth - KMcDonough/Mt Airy

9:15 - 11:15 am*Held at Mt. Airy


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mount airy Community CEntEr

91 East Arch Street, 55130651-298-4102

Highlights


•mt.Airy/mcDonoughFridaybirth-K.

ELLFamily Literacy8:30 - 11:00 am












Birth - KMt Airy/McDonough


Transportation

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•Age-specificinfant/toddlerclasses.•birth-KclassesincludingDads,AfricanAmericanand

ParentingAcrossCultures.

*Forage-specificclasses: 1stsemesterchild’sageasofSeptember1,2012.

2ndsemesterchild’sageasofJanuary1,2013.

Birth - KDads’ Class

9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth -KDads’ Class

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

12 - 24 months*9:15 - 11:00 am

Birth - 6 months*Non-separating

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Birth - KAfrican American

Families5:30 - 7:30 pm


Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

10 - 20 months*9:15 - 11:00 am

4 - 11 months*Gradual Separation

12:00 -1:30 pm


Cultures5:30 - 7:30 pm


Birth - K9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth - K12:00 - 2:00 pm

Birth - K5:30 - 7:30 pm

6 - 12 months* Non-separating

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

Birth -K9:30 - 11:30 am

4 - 12 months*Gradual Separation9:30 - 11:00 am

rondo EduCation CEntEr

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

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Highlights

• new!Three-dayELLFamilyLiteracyclassforfamilieslearningEnglishwithlimitedtransportation.

• new!“ParentingAcrossCultures”forDeafandEnglishspeakers.

•Clasesenespañollosmiércoles enlamañana.

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

Birth - KHmong Families1:00 - 3:00 pm


Birth - KHmongFamilies

5:30 -7:30 pmLimited

Transportation

ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

Birth - K1:30 -3:30 pm


Birth - KFamilies Together

5:30 -7:30 pm



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ELLFamily Literacy


Transportation

Birth - KParenting Across Cultures for Deaf

and English Speakers


Transportation

rooSEVElt HomES Community CEntEr

1575 Ames Avenue, 55106651-293-5363

Highlights

•birthto3yearsTuesday morning.•Classforfamilieswithadoptedchildren.

•Twochildren’srooms:onefor infant/toddlersandoneforpreschoolers.

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


Birth - K12:30 - 2:30 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K5:45 - 7:45 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - KFamilies with

Adopted Children6:00 - 8:00 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K12:30 - 2:30 pm

Birth - K9:15 - 11:15 am

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Highlights

•nEWbirthtoKindergartenentrance,Fridaymorning.

• ParentingAcrossCultures.•ClasesenespañollosLunes.•PlayandexplorationthroughthenaturalworldincollaborationwithhumboldtEnvironmentalScienceSchool.

Highlights

• Twochildren’srooms-oneforinfants/toddlersandoneforpreschoolers.

•Wonderfulindoorandoutdoorplayareas.


Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am



Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am



Birth - K5:30 - 7:30 pm

Birth - K9:30 - 11:30 am



wESt SidE at Humboldt

640 Humboldt Avenue, 55107651-744-1750

Birth - KEnglish Speaking9:00 - 11:00 am

Birth -KParenting Across

Cultures9:30 - 11:30 am

Birth - KEnglish Speaking5:30 - 7:30 pm





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wHEEloCK ElEmEntary

1521 Edgerton Street, 55130651-293-5347

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Saint Paul Public SchoolsEarly Childhood Family Education

Home Visitor ProgramECFEprovideshomevisitsforfamilieswithchildrenbirthtokindergartenenrollment.homevisitsfollowthestandardECFEmodel.Themodelconsistsofthreecomponents:parent/childtogethertime,parenttimeandchildtime.Forparentsthereisdevelopmentalinformationandreferralstocommunityresources.Forchildrenthereareage-appropriatelearningactivities.Thechildren’slearningactivitiessupportgrowthinthefourdevelopmentaldomains;cognitive,social/emotional,languageandphysical/motor.

homevisitsareforfamilieswhowantmoreoneononeinteractionormaynotfeelcomfortableinagroupsetting.Ahomevisitorcancometoyourhouseonceaweekoreveryotherweek.Thevisitsinvolveinterac-tionbetweenparentandchildandlastforaboutanhour.

Volunteer Opportunities ECFEiscurrentlyseekingvolunteerclassroomaidesforourFamilyLiteracyclasses.Volunteerclassroomaidesassistwithinstructionofbeginning-leveladultEnglishLanguageLearnersandworkonbasicEnglishskillswiththem.Allvolunteerclassroomaidesareprovidedwithon-linetrainingthroughmnLiteracyCouncilandanon-siteorientation.Theminimumcommitmentis2.5hoursaweekforeither1stor2ndsemester.Fullyearplacementsarewelcomeaswell.Ifinterested,pleasecall:651-744-4809.

Rondo 651-325-279312-24monthsTuesday9:15-11:00am

birth-6monthsTuesday12:00-1:30pm

10-20monthsWednesday9:15-11:00am

Tospeaktosomeonein: Englishcall: 651-744-4812 hmongcall: 651-744-4816 Karencall: 651-744-4861 Somalicall: 651-744-4796 Spanishcall: 651-744-4815

Infant Class Offerings

Information,supportandresourcesprovidedto newparents. Sleep, development andage-appropriate activities are just someof the topics discussed in these classes.morning, afternoon and evening classesareoffered.Joinothernewparentsasyoubeginyourparentingjourney.

Family LiteracyEarlyChildhoodEducationcombinedwithEnglishLanguageLearning(ELL)andparenteducationclassesforfamilies.

4-11monthsWednesday12:00-1:30pm

6-12monthsThursday6:00-7:30pm

4-12monthsFriday9:30-11:00am

Wanted: Good Subs! LicensedteachersandadultswhohaveexperienceworkingwithchildrenareneededassubstituteteachersinECFE.Call651-793-5410formoreinformation.

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LasclasesdeECFEenespañolseofrecenen:Crossroads,Dayton’sbluff,homecroft,RoosevelthomesyWestSideathumboldt.

Lasclasesdeinglésparalafamiliaseofrecenen:homecroft,JohnA.Johnson,mcDonough,mt.Airy,RoosevelthomesyWheelock.

Paramásinformaciónllamaralteléfono651-744-4815.

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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

A10%surchargewillbeappliedtofamilieswhoarenotSt.Paulresidents.

Classesrunthewholeschoolyearunlessspecified.Theslidingscalelistsrecommendedfees.No family will be excluded because of an inability to pay.Collectionofclassfeesdoesnotcoverprogrammingcosts.FamiliesarewelcometomakeataxdeductibledonationtowardssponsorshipofanotherECFEparticipatingfamily.Feesarecollectedfallandwinterforthefirstandsecondsemesters.Refundsaremadethroughthethirdweekofclass.

• ECFEisaprogramdesignedforparentsandtheirchildrenbirthtokindergarten(K).Allparticipantsmusthaveachildinthatagerange.

• SaintPaulECFEreservestherighttocancelaclasswithtoofewparticipants.

• ECFEwantseveryparenttohavetheopportunitytoparticipate.Toreachthisgoal,30%ofspacesarereservedfornewSaintPaulparticipantsineveryclass.

• becauseoflimitedresources,SaintPaulECFEgivesprioritytochildrenandtheirparentsorlegalguardians.

• Eachparentmayparticipateinonlyoneparent/childclasspersemester.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES• PreferenceisgiventoSaintPaulparentsandtheirchildren.Ifspaceisavailableafterthethirdweekofclass,familiesresidingbeyondSaintPaulmayenrollforanadditional10%surcharge.

• Familiesinaclassfirstsemesterwillhaveprioritytoregisterforthesecondsemesterofthatclassifitisafull-yearclass.

• Anyfamilywhoenrollsanddoesnotattendforthreeconsecutiveclasseswithoutnotifyingthestaffwilllosetheirplaceinclass.Familiesonthewaitinglistwillbeofferedthoseclasses.

• Enrollmentcontinuesthroughouttheyearasspacebecomesavailable.

rEgiStrationCLASS FEES

prior to august 15, 2012

Step 1Pickaclass,whichbestfitsyourneedsusingtheneighborhoodsitelistonpage3andthesiteschedulesthatfollow.Step 2Filloutandmailtheclassapplicationformonpage15,orvisitourwebsite:ecfe.spps.organdcompletetheonlineformbyaugust 15, 2012.Completing a class application form is a step toward final registration, but it does not guarantee you a place in any class.

Classapplicationformswillberandomlyselectedininstanceswheredemandexceedscapacity.Sendonlytheclassapplicationatthistime.do not send or submit forms.Formswillbecollectedonallsiteregistrationdayoronline.onceyouhavebeenconfirmedinaclass.Step 3Parentswillbecontactedafteraugust 24, 2012.

Parentsshouldgotoall site registration day attheirsiteonSeptember5thor6th,tocompletetheregistrationprocess.you will need the following information: •Copyofyourchild’sbirthcertificate(onlyifchildisnewtoSaintPaulECFE) •Copyofyourchild’scurrentimmunizations(formavailableonline) •ECFERegistrationForm(availableonline) •StudentInformationForm(onlyifchildisnewtoSaintPaulECFE) •DemographicForm(availableonline) •ECFEenrollmentcard

application procedure after august 24, 2012

Youmayapplyforaclassbycallingthesitedirectlyorsubmittinganapplicationthroughthemailoronline.Enrollment continues throughout the year as places become available.

HOw TO JOIN ECFEALL SITE REGISTRATION

wed. Sept. 5, 20124:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs. Sept. 6, 201210:00 am – 12:00 noon

1:00 - 4:00 pmNeed help

finding a class? Need help

understanding the registration process?

Call the ECFE office at 651-793-5410

Forms available online at: ecfe.spps.org

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CLaSS aPPLICaTION FORM

Parent(s) Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Parent(s) Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:

address: apt: City: Zip Code:

E-mail address:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date:

Child’s Name: Female ❏ Male ❏ Birth date: Site Location Class/Title day TimeFirst Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

Please list all parents and children who will attend class.CLASSAPPLICATIOn

2012 - 2013 Saint Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education

ClaSS appliCationS muSt bE poStmarKEd or SubmittEd onlinE by auguSt 15, 2012

rEgiStration

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

1845 Sheridan AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116

* 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 1/1/13? ❏ 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) ________________________

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*Thesequestionsareoptionalandwillhelpusplanforclasses.

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Valeria Silva SUPERINTENDENTlynn Gallandat DIRECTOR COMMUNITY EDUCATIONdonald Sysyn SUPERVISOR EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

360 Colborne StreetSaint paul, mn 55102

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John BrodrickAnne CarrollMary DoranKeith HardyJean O’ConnellLouise SeebaElona Street-Stewart

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