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Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

Saint Paul 2014-2015

EARLY CHILDHOODFAMILY EDUCATIONProgram Information & Application

www.ecfe.spps.org English 651-793-5410 • Español 651-744-4815 • Hmoob 651-744-4816

• undusdm 651-744-4861 • Somaalii 651-744-6689 (see Language Specific classes on page 12)


ECFE uses the Minnesota Department of Education Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (0-3 years old and 3-5 years), Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Saint Paul ECFE Instructional Standards to create high-quality classes for families.

Family Time

Parents and children learn together to emphasize developing children’s language, reading and math skills.

Los padres/guardianes y niños aprenden juntos para enfatizar el desarrollo del lenguaje y las habilidades de lectura y escritura del niño.

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Parent/Guardian’s Time

Licensed parent educators lead the parents through discussions intended to increase knowledge and parenting skills.

Educadores guían las conversaciones de los padres con la intención de aumentar el conocimiento y habilidades de crianza.

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Children’s Time

Children participate in activites which fo-cus on social and emotional development.

Los niños participan en actividades que se enfocan en el desarrollo social y emocional.

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What happens in ECFE classes?

Parents participate in discussions which foster:Parent developmentPare Parent Development

Parent/child relationships

Early childhood development

Family development

Culture and communityrent Developmenty childhood developmentFamily developmentCulture and community

Children will experience activities that encourage:

• Social and emotional development

• Approaches to learning

• Language and literacy development

• Creativity and the arts

• Cognitive development

• Physical and motor development


CONTENTS

ECFE Locations Map.......................................................................................................4Classes & Locations Chart...............................................................................................5Location Schedules:

Battle Creek Elementary..........................................................................................6Crossroads Elementary............................................................................................7Dayton’s Bluff Elementary........................................................................................7Homecroft Early Learning Center...........................................................................8Mt. Airy Homes........................................................................................................8Rondo Education Center..........................................................................................9Roosevelt Homes......................................................................................................9West 7th at Monroe School.....................................................................................10West Side at 271 Belvidere Street East..................................................................10Wheelock Early Learning Center..........................................................................11

Additional Services.........................................................................................................12ECFE Partners.................................................................................................................13How to Apply...................................................................................................................14Application for 2014-15..................................................................................................15

SEMESTER ONE:September 8, 2014 - January 16, 2015

SEMESTER TWO:

January 22, 2015 - June 8, 2015

4 Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

ECFE Locations Map

ECFE SITES

Battle Creek Elementary ............................................................... 60 S. Ruth Street, 55119 ................................................................................ 651-793-7354

Crossroads Elementary ................................................................... 543 Front Avenue, 55117..................................................................................651-767-8555

Dayton’s Bluff Elementary ............................................................ 262 Bates Avenue, 55106 . ............................................................................ 651-293-5343

Homecroft Early Learning Center .............................................. 1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116 ..................................................................... 651-744-3432

Mt. 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 271 Belvidere .......................................................... 271 Belvidere Street, East 55107....................................................................651-744-1750

Wheelock Early Learning Center .............................................. 1521 Edgerton Street, 55130 ......................................................................... 651-293-5347

CROSSROADS

BATTLE CREEK

DAYTON’S BLUFF

RONDO

WEST SIDE 271 BELVIDERE ST. E.

WEST 7TH AT MONROE

MT. AIRY

WHEELOCK

ROOSEVELT HOMES

HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER & ADMINSTRATION OFFICE

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATIONADMINSTRATION OFFICE1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116

651-793-5410

5Questions? Call 651-793-5410 or visit ecfe.spps.org

Classes & Locations Chart

CLASS DESCRIPTIONSWelcome to ECFE classes in Saint Paul! Use the map on page 4 to find where each site is located. Check the schedules on pages 6 through 11 to find the day, time and other information for each class offered.

All children must be age Birth-K by September 1, 2014.

Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In (Birth - 6 months)

Infants

Toddlers

Age Specific between Birth and Three Years

Birth to K Classes

Evening Classes

CommUNITY SpECIFIC ClASSES

Adoptive Families

African American Families

American Indian Families

Dads

lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Families

Hmoob / Hmong Speaking Families

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Somaalii / Somali Speaking FamiliesEspañol / Spanish Speaking Families

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

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 - kindergarten (K) entrance.

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Location Schedules

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Birth - K(Co-facilitatedwith ECSE)

9:30-11:30 amLimited

Transportation

Family Literacy8:30-11:00 am

Limited Transportation

Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm



Birth - 6 monthsBaby

FUNdamentalsDrop-In

1:00-2:30 pm



BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY60 S. Ruth St. 55119651-793-7354

Birth - KSomali Speaking

Families9:00-11:00 am


Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm

• NEW! Somali Speaking Families class with limited neighborhood transportation on Monday mornings.

• NEW! Baby FUNdamentals Drop-In play and learn group.

(see page 11 for description)• NEW! Birth-K class on

Wednesday afternoons.• NEW! Friday mornings Birth-K

co-facilitated parent education with Early Childhood Special Education.

• Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.

Early Childhood Family Education Family Literacy combines 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-kindergarten (K) entrance.

Battle Creek..............................................Dayton’s Bluff............................................Homecroft Early Learning Center.............Mt. Airy Community Center.......................Roosevelt Homes Community Center.......West Side @ 271 Belvidere Street East...Wheelock Early Learning Center..............

See page 6 See page 7 See page 8 See page 8 See page 9 See page 10 See page 11

Family Literacy


Location Schedules



Birth - KParenting Across

Cultures8:45-10:45 am

LimitedTransportation

Birth - K9:15 -11:15 am

Nacimiento - KinderEspañol

1:30-3:30 pmTransportación

Limitada

Birth - KKaren Families5:30-7:30 pm


Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - 9 yearsAmerican

Indian Families5:30-7:30 pm


Birth - K9:15-11:15 am

CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY543 Front Avenue, 55117651-767-8555

Birth - K 9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K1:00-3:00 pm

Hmong FamiliesLimited

Transportation

Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm

• Large indoor playground.• Clases en español para familias

los miércoles.• Birth to K classes for families

from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Birth - KHmong Families

9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am

Family Literacy12:45-3:15 pm


Birth - K9:30-11:30 am



Birth - K9:30-11:30 am



Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm

DAYTON’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY262 Bates Avenue, 55106(enter at 800 Conway Street)651-293-5343


9:30-11:30 amTransportación

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Birth - KAfrican Ameri-

can Families1:00-3:00 pm


• NEW TIME! African American Families class Monday afternoons.

• NEW! Hmong Families class on Friday mornings.


• Clases en español para las familias los lunes.

“I have gained insight into my child’s behavior and tools for working with it.” - ECFE Parent


Location Schedules





Birth - K9:00-11:00 am



Birth - K9:00-11:00 am

Birth - KDinner

Together5:45-7:45 pm

Birth - 3 years9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K9:15-11:15 am

Birth - 3 years Lunch Bunch12:15-2:15 pm

Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K Parenting Across

Cultures5:30-7:30 pm

Birth - K9:00-11:00 am


Birth - K Parenting Across

Cultures12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - KParent & Child

Drop-in Playtime

3:15-4:45 pm

Birth - K 5:30-7:30 pm

HOMECROFT EARLY LEARNING CENTER1845 Sheridan Avenue, 55116651-744-3432






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Birth - KDinner

Together5:45-7:45 pm

• NEW TIME! Parent and child Drop-in Playtime Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 pm (no registration required)

• Two “Parenting Across Cultures” classes Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon.• Three-day Family Literacy class

with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.

• Clases en español para familias los lunes.• A Lunch Bunch class and two

Dinner Together classes. Parents bring meals to eat with their children during the first 30 minutes of class.

Birth - K9:45-11:45 am














MT. AIRY COMMUNITY CENTER91 East Arch Street, 55130651-298-4102


• Birth - K class on Friday with limited neighborhood transportation.

“ECFE is a good introduction to Saint Paul Public Schools. Thanks!” - ECFE Parent


Location Schedules



Birth - K9:15-11:15 am

12 - 24 monthsGradual

Separation9:15-11:00 am

Birth - K(Co-facilitatedwith ECSE)

9:30-11:30 am


Separation12:00-1:30 pm

5-11 months*Non-separating5:30-7:00 pm


Separation9:15-11:00 am

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am



Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - KAfrican American

Families5:30-7:30 pm


Birth - K9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K5:45-7:45 pm

RONDO EDUCATION CENTER560 Concordia Avenue, 55103(Dale Street & 94)651-325-2793

Birth - KDads’ Class

9:00-11:00 am

Birth - KSomali Speaking



Birth - KDads’ Class

5:30-7:30 pm

Birth-5 months*Non-separating5:30-7:00 pmInfant Massage

• NEW! Somali Speaking Families class.

• NEW! Wednesday mornings Birth-K co-facilitated parent education with Early Childhood Special Education.

• Birth - K classes including Dads and African American Families.

• Age-specific infant/toddler classes:

* Infants must be the appropriate age for class by September 1, 2014 for first semester and

January 1, 2015 for second semester.

“I am a much more deliberate/patient/thoughtful parent because of ECFE.”

- ECFE Parent

Birth - KParenting Across

Cultures 9:30-11:30 am




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Birth - KKaren Families1:30 -3:30 pm


Birth - K5:30 -7:30 pmSibling care




ROOSEVELT HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER1575 Ames Avenue, 55106651-293-5363



Birth - KHmong Families1:00-3:00 pm


Birth - KHmong Families5:30-7:30 pmSibling care


• Tuesday afternoon Birth - K for Karen Families.


• “Parenting Across Cultures” class on Friday mornings.


Location Schedules



Birth - K9:15-11:15 am

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am


Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am

Birth - K12:30-2:30 pm

Birth - KLGBT


WEST 7TH at MONROE810 Palace Avenue, 55102(enter on James Avenue)651-293-8969

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am

Birth - 6 monthsBaby

FUNdamentalsDrop-In

12:30-2:00 pm

Birth - K5:45-7:45 pm

• Baby FUNdamentals back by popular demand! Drop-In play and learn group (see page 11 for a description).

• LGBT Families class Thursday evening for parents and children.

• Birth to 3 years Tuesday mornings.

Birth - K9:00-11:00 am

Birth - K9:00-11:00 am



Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am



Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm



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Nacimiento - 15 mesesEspañol


Limitada

WEST SIDE at271 Belvidere Street East 55107651-744-1750

Birth - 39:30-11:30 am

• NEW! Three-day Family Literacy class with limited neighborhood transportation for families learning English.

• Clases en español para familias los jueves.


Location Schedules


Birth - K9:30-11:30

Birth - KKaren Families

10:00-12:00 amLimited

Transportation



Birth - K9:30-11:30 am



Birth - K(ELL)

1:30-3:30 pmLimited

Transportation

Birth - KAdoptive Parents

6:00-8:00 pm



Birth - K9:30-11:30 am





Birth - K5:30-7:30 pm

Birth - K(ELL)

5:30-7:30 pm



Birth - K9:30-11:30 am “Getting Ready

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WHEELOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER1521 Edgerton Street, 55130651-293-5347

Birth - K9:30-11:30 am• NEW! Tuesday evening and

Wednesday afternoon ECFE class for English Language Learners (ELL).

• NEW! Karen Speaking Families on Friday mornings.

• Thursday morning “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” focus (must have one child 3 1/2 or older).


• Clases en español para familias los jueves.

“Thank you ECFE! We love it here!” - ECFE Parent

Baby FUNdamentals Drop-in Class (Birth to 6 months)

Being a new parent is a time of wonder...and wondering. Come with your infant and visit with other parents of newborns. There will be discussions about how to stimulate your infant’s development, information on sleeping and feeding your little one, networking with other parents and ways to foster your child’s growth and development. For more information or to RSVP call our Battle Creek or West 7th at Monroe sites or just drop-in!

Other infant/toddler offerings at the Rondo and Wheelock sites. Nacimiento - 15 meses en Español en West Side at 271 Belvidere Street East.


Additonal Services

Home Visitor ProgramECFE provides home visits for families with children aged birth to kindergarten enrollment. For parents we offer developmental information and referrals to community resources. For children we provide age-appropriate learning activities, supporting growth in the four developmental domains - cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical/motor. Home visits are for families who need one-on-one interaction time, may have physical limitations or may not feel comfortable in a group setting. A home visitor can come to your home for one hour per week or every other week. To find out more information about the Home Visitor Program, please call 651-744-4809. Language-Specific Classes

Hmoob (651-744-4816)ECFE muaj cov hoob qhia ua lus hmoob nyob rau ntawm: Crossroads Dayton’s Bluff thiab Roosevelt Homes. Muaj kawm ntawv Askiv rau tsev neeg nyob rau ntawm: Battle Creek, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere thiab Wheelock.

Somaalii (651-744-6689)Fasalada luuqada Ingiriisiga waxaa loo siiyaa qoysaska: Battle Creek, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere and Wheelock. Somali Families at Battle Creek and Rondo.

Español (651-744-4815)Se ofrecen clases en español de ECFE se en: Crossroads, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock. Se ofrecen clases de inglés a las familias en: Battle Creek, Dayton’s Bluff, Homecroft, Mt. Airy, Roosevelt Homes, West Side at 271 Belvidere y Wheelock.

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Community Connections•AGAPEAreaLearningCenter•AmericanIndianFamilyCenter•Childrens’TheatreCompany•DepartmentofIndianWorks•HardingHighSchool•FamilyPlace •FamilyServiceCenter•HeadStart •MinnesotaChildren’sMuseum •NeighborhoodHouse•RonaldM.HubbsCenterforLifelongLearning •SaintPaulPublicLibrary•SaintPaulPublicSchools’IndianEducation •UniversityofMinnesotaStudentHousing

“My husband works a lot of hours at his job, but ECFE is a priority for him to set aside as dedicated family time.”

- ECFE Parent


ECFE Partners

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. The Advisory Council is comprised 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 the ECFE Office at 651-793-5410.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at 29 Saint Paul elementary schools supporting and enhancing the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2014 and live in Saint Paul. 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 or visit prek.spps.org. To apply for the pro-gram, call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGRequired by State Law for children before starting Kindergarten and required for Pre-K entrance. •Vision •Speech •Hearing •Development •Height •Social/Emotional •Weight •HealthHistory •ImmunizationReview Screening is recommended for children when they are 3 (but up to 5) for early identification of any concerns which may interfere with learning. Screening is offered by Saint Paul Public Schools free of charge. Forms are available from the Early Childhood Screening Office if parents choose to have their own health provider complete the screen. Day and Evening Appointments: call 651-632-3746.

Volunteer Opportunities

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 on-line training through the 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 call 651-744-4809.

Wanted: Substitute Teachers and Assistants!

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

is a collaboration of community partners in Saint Paul that provides parents and communities with resources to help children get ready for the smooth transition to kindergarten. Explore the website! Try the activities! Have fun! Visit blastofftok.org for: •Monthlyfamilyactivitysheets •Resourcesforfamiliesandcaregivers •Linkstocommunitypartner’sinformation

If you have concerns about the development of your child (birth to 5 years), there may be services available to your child and family. Help Me Grow is a collaborative effort of agencies serving young children to improve access to special education and other community services. Help Me Grow website provides excellent information on typical child development and developmental milestones.Visit HelpMeGrowMN.org or call Help Me Grow at: 1-866-693-Grow (4769) to refer a child.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION All children, including children with special education needs, are welcome with their parents in ECFE classes. ECFE works closely with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff to provide support to children with special needs. Two ECFE classes will be co-facilitated with ECSE staff at Battle Creek and Rondo.


How to Apply

STEP ONE

STEP TWO

STEP THREE

FEES

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Priority will be given to applications received by August 13, 2014

Select up to three classes that best meet your needs.

Completely fill out and mail in the application form on page 15 or visit ecfe.spps.org and appy online. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in any classes.

You will be notified by August 20, 2014 whether you have been placed in a class. Once you have received confirmation of your enrollment, you will need to complete registration at your designated class site on either September 3, 2014 from 1:00-7:00 pm or September 4, 2014 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and bring the following information: • Copy of your child’s birth certificate (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Copy of your child’s current immunizations (form available online) • Student Information Form (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE) • Demographic Form (available online) To download forms online, visit ecfe.spps.org and click Forms

• Classes run the entire school year unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to cancel classes with too few participants.

• All participants must have a child aged birth to kindergarten.

• The sliding scale above lists recommended fees; no family will be excluded because of an inability to pay. (collection of class fees alone does not cover programming costs)

• Fees are collected in fall and winter for first and second semesters, respectively. Refunds can be made through the third week of class.

• Participants may make tax-deductible donations to sponsor other participating families.

• 30% of enrollment spaces in every class are reserved for new participants.

• Due to limited resources, enrollment priority is given to children and their parents or legal guardians. Each parent/guardian may participate in only one parent/child class per semester.

• Preference is given to families residing in Saint Paul. If space is available after the third week of class, families residing outside Saint Paul may enroll for an additional 10% surcharge.

• Families enrolled first semester will be given priority to register for second semester.

• Any family who enrolls and does not attend for three consecutive classes without notifying staff will forfeit their place in class to other families on our waiting list.

Family Gross Income Fee (per semester) Family Gross Income Fee (per semester)

$9,999 and lower $10 $80,000 - 89,999 $175

$10,000 - 19,999 $20 $90,000 - 99,999 $200

$20,000 - 29,999 $30 $100,000 - 109,999 $225

$30,000 - 39,999 $50 $110,000 - 119,999 $250

$40,000 - 49,999 $70 $120,000 - 129,999 $275

$50,000 - 59,999 $100 $130,000 - 149,999 $310

$60,000 - 69,999 $125 $150,000 - 169,999 $340

$70,000 - 79,999 $150 $170,000 + $370


NEW Application for 2014-2015MAIL TO: 1845 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

(DO NOT include any additional forms or payment)

Please list all parent/guardians and children who will attend.

Parent/Guardian Name: Birth Date: Female Male

Parent/Guardian Name: Birth Date: Female Male

Child’s Name: Birth Date: Female Male



Home Address: Apt #:

City: State: Zip Code:

Home Phone: Work Phone:

Cell Phone: E-mail Address:

Emergency Information

Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #:

Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone #:

Doctor and/or Clinic: Phone #:

In case of emergency, I give permission for my child to be treated by a physician and/or hospital:

Signature: Date:

Class Selection: Site Location Class/Title Day Time

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

3rd Choice:

Payment amount (based on sliding fee scale page 14): $

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Optional Questions

Have you ever attended Saint Paul ECFE before? Yes No

If yes, are you currently a member of an ECFE Parent Advisory Council? Yes No

Has your 3 or 4-year old child been to early childhood screening? Yes No

If your child receives special education services, please indicate which (choose all that apply):

IFSP IIIP IEP Other:

Service Provider (if known):

Do you need interpreter assistance? Yes No

What is the primary language spoken by your child(ren)?:

How did you hear about ECFE?

Friend Direct Mail Neighborhood News ECSE Hospital

Other:

Are you interested in volunteering? Yes No


ADMINISTRATION Valeria Silva SUPERINTENDENT

Jackie Turner CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENT

Lynn GallandatCOMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Donald SysynECFE SUPERVISOR

Early Childhood Family Education 1845 Sheridan AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116651-793-5410 www.ecfe.spps.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION John BrodrickAnne CarrollMary DoranKeith HardyJean O’ConnellLouise SeebaChue Vue

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Permit No. 3085 Twin

Cities, MN

Find out more about Community Education programs for all ages at

commed.spps.org

The mission of ECFE is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents in providing the best

possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. ECFE provides education in child

development and parent/child relationships, which set the stage for children’s school success.

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