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MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. 2009 SUPERINTENDENTS’ CONFERENCE. Early childhood education Vision and mission. VISION- 80% of all incoming Minneapolis kindergarteners will be ready for school in 2012.

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MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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  1. MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2009 SUPERINTENDENTS’ CONFERENCE

  2. Early childhood education Vision and mission • VISION-80% of all incoming Minneapolis kindergarteners will be ready for school in 2012. • MISSION-Enhance early childhood education, outreach, and partnerships to support and promote the healthy growth and development of children birth to age seven to ensure school readiness and school success. MPS VISION: EVERY CHILD COLLEGE READY

  3. Our WORK • UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MPS OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS • Early Childhood Screening and Follow Up • Early Childhood Family Education • School Readiness and High Five Preschool Services • Early Childhood Professional Development

  4. MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CORE FUNCTIONS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING AND OUTREACH EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL 3-5 AND TRANSITION TO K EARLY CHILDHOOD BIRTH TO 3 Preschool/Childcare Partners/ K-Express Classes/ Home Visits/ Parent & Child Interaction Outreach High Five Half/Full Day Screening ECSE Case Manage. Healthcare/ Teen Parents Early Admission to K Follow up Transition and K-3 Coordination ECSE Case Manage. CHILDREN READY FOR SCHOOL AND ENGAGED FAMILIES CORE FEATURES OF EACH FUNCTION Community and District Partnerships Rigorous, Researched and Standards Based Practices/Assessments Current Funding Sources: ECFE, School Readiness, Screening, Title I, Title II, General Fund 1, McKinney Vento, ECSE, Parent Fees, and Grants Parent and Family Education and Support Job Imbedded Professional Development Continuous Alignment Prek-12 Equitable, Inclusive, and Culturally Relevant Services Cross Functional Team Approach

  5. history • State eliminated High Five funding, cutting the MPS preschool services in half. Started funding High Five with Title 1 (2004-2005) • Created the Early Childhood Education Department(2005-2006) • Invested 6.6% of MPS Title 1 funds for High Five (2008-2009) • Expanded investment of Title 1 funds in Early Childhood Education to exceed 2004 levels to serve 780 children(2009-2010) 66% of children entering kindergarten in fall of 2008 were assessed to be ready in language and literacy on the MPS Beginning Kindergarten Assessment

  6. Key partners • Parents and Families • Hennepin County • City of Minneapolis • University of Minnesota • Childcare Centers • School Readiness Collaborative • Elementary Schools Public and private partnerships are essential for strong schools and communities

  7. Challenges to the mps early childhood system • Limited access for children who are low income to high quality early care and education programs • Making connections to the “invisible” children in our community • Insufficient dedicated financial resources to enable schools to meet the 10 essential elements of effective early care and education programs

  8. The next 2 years • Seeking funding to provide P.D and coaching to early childhood providers to improve the quality of services • PK-3 School Program • Stimulus Funds • Adding 220 half day High Five slots • Parent education and outreach services to High Five parents and to support more effective school transitions

  9. The critical Role of the superintendent • To model in words and actions, the belief that early learning experiences absolutely influence a child’s school and life success • To be a strong instructional leader by establishing the highest quality educational services for young children and their families

  10. The critical Role of the superintendent • To establish a clear organizational structure that ensures alignment in curriculum, assessment , professional development and smooth transitions between pre-k and the early grades • To direct sufficient financial and human resources to do the job right

  11. On the road to being college ready “Let us put our minds together and see what kind of life we can make for our children." TatankaYotanka (Sitting Bull)

  12. Maureen SeiwertExecutive Director Early Childhood EducationMinneapolis public schools • Contact Information: • Phone:612-668-2143 • Email: Maureen.Seiwert@mpls.k12.mn.us

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