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Client: Early Learners Academy

Location: Bloomington, MN

Project: 9x12 Pocket folder with 8 interior pages,

saddle-stitched

My Role: Folder packet design

Copy and photos provided by client

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Research shows early education in a child’s life

is the most critical opportunity for learning.

The early childhood curriculum at Early

Learner’s Academy is designed to focus on the

social, physical and educational development

of young children.

The Academy uses the curricular model

DLM Early Childhood Express as a

comprehensive, research-based program

following state and national early-childhood

guidelines. The program links language and

early literacy, math, science, social studies, fi ne

arts, health and safety, personal and physical

development, and technology. Materials

include lessons plans with 36 engaging

and relevant weekly themes complete with

activities that help children make connections,

expand on experiences, and build new

knowledge on a variety of topics.

Instructors also use the Everyday Math

curricular model to help teach one-to-one

correspondence, shape recognition, patterning,

counting, size relationships, sorting and

numeral recognition.

Students’ growth and learning is assessed

three times per academic year. Instructors

use the early childhood literacy assessment,

IGDI (Individual Growth and Development

Indicators) to track skill assessment in

Bloomington Public Schools is a statewide leader in early childhood education.

rhyming, letter recognition, picture naming

and alliteration. These results are used

by educators to assess the program’s

effectiveness.

Each classroom maintains a teacher-student

ratio of 1:10. No more than 20 students are

admitted into each classroom.

Enrichment ActivitiesThe curriculum also provides enrichment

activities designed to be fun, hands-on and

educational. Some of these activities include:

• Music, art, science and technology

• Spanish and sign language

• Access to media center and gymnasium

• Special events and classroom speakers

• Field trips

Elementary School Benef itsEarly Learners Academy provides families

with a unique opportunity to become

familiarized with Bloomington Public Schools.

Families will have the opportunity to meet

school principals, become involved in parent

activities and explore the elementary school

environment. During Early Learners Academy

students use the media center with the latest

technological tools for 21st Century learning,

a full gymnasium and outdoor playground.

Students also have access to a full-time

health associate.

Focus on Kindergarten Readiness

Research shows early education in a child’s life is the most critical opportunity for learning.

Highly Qualified Staff

Each year, Early Learners Academy (ELA)

conducts a survey to gauge parent satisfaction

with the program and to make improvements

based on families’ suggestions.

Parents have reported that the four most

important factors in selecting ELA was:

• Focus on kindergarten readiness skills

• Qualifi cation of teachers

• Curriculum offered

• Hours of operation

10 out of 10 parents say they would

recommend the program to others and 85%

of parents rate ELA’s quality as higher than

other childcare centers in the area.

Take a look at what parents are saying

about ELA:

“My husband and I were extremely pleased

with all the opportunities that ELA presented

for our child, and especially with the quality

of teachers that ran the program. ELA is a

great program.”

“I had two in Westwood ELA last year. One

moved to Kindergarten and the transition was

so much better than I expected. A lot of it was

due to the fact that she has six others in her

class that were part of Westwood ELA and she

knew the school and the Kinder teachers.”

“I tell everyone about the ELA program and

what a perfect situation it was for us. My kids

love school and I can only hope that continues

for a long time.”

“I work in the district as a licensed elementary

teacher. I did look at other programs; however,

I was so impressed with what Bloomington had

to offer. I now tell parents I know about ELA!”

“Though being located in a school was not

an important factor for our choice, it worked

out well, and I think it is a positive placement.

Being in a school allows for use of the gym (a

very helpful aspect in the winter) and to the

activities of other students (school rallies, etc.)

and to having older children visit the room to

read and interact.”

“We absolutely loved it and our child benefi ted

greatly from the experience.”

High Parent Satisfaction

Visit the web site at:www.bloomingtonschools.info/ela

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Client: Executives Parnering to Invest in Children (EPIC)

Location: Denver, CO

Project: 8.5”x11” Tri-fold brochure

My Role: EPIC logo Design

Brochure design

Copy provided by client

Stock photos

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Client: Denver Public Schools FOCUS Program

Location: Denver, CO

Project: 8.5”x11” Fact sheets (3, double-sided)

My Role: FOCUS logo Design

Fact sheet design

Research and writing by

Schoolhouse Communications

Stock photos

portfolio

The new FOCUS Program provides

teachers and principals with extra

support such as job-embedded

coaching and go-to experts to

improve achievement for students

who are learning English.

The percentage of

DPS students learning

English is higher now

than ever before, and

the achievement gap

remains signifi cant.

The new DPS ELL FOCUS

Program provides extra

support to teachers and

principals to improve

achievement for students

who are learning English.

The urgency is great.

That’s why DPS is

piloting the new ELL

FOCUS Program

in 11 high-needs

schools this fall.

The new DPS ELL FOCUS

Program provides extra

support to teachers and

principals to improve

achievement for students

who are learning English.

The urgency is great.

That’s why DPS is

piloting the new ELL

FOCUS Program

in 11 high-needs

schools this fall.

Client: The Carole Kneeland Project

Location: Denver, CO

Project: 6”x6” Tri-fold brochure (18”x6” fl at size)

My Role: CKP logo Design

Brochure design

Research and writing by

Clearbridge Communications

Stock photos

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Client: The Colorado Trust

Location: Denver, CO

Project: 5.5”x10.5” Tri-fold brochure (16.5”x10.5” fl at size)

My Role: Brochure design

Research and writing by

Schoolhouse Communications

Photos provided by The Colorado Trust

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Client: Give 10 (Bohemian Foundation)

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Project: 5”x8” Tri-fold newsletter (15”x8” fl at size)

My Role: Newsletter design

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Client: REL Central

Location: Denver, CO

Project: 8.5”x9.5” Booklet

My Role: Booklet design

Research and writing by

Schoolhouse Communications

Photos provided by client

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