Stories tagged: early childhood education
Looking for quality
Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
“In high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs, caregivers:
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Early care facts and figures
Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
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Un modelo de colaboración que funciona
por Sarah Burgess Posted in Otoño 2009 | Permalink
Sooyun Sha está muy contenta con el Parent Infant Center (PIC) ubicado en la esquina de las calles 42 y Spruce, donde su hijo Andy asiste al Prekinder.
“La educación es muy buena, los maestros son excelentes, y yo me siento bien tranquila llevando a Andy allí”.
Los sentimientos de Sha resumen el modelo de colaboración exitosa que conecta al Distrito a muchos proveedores de cuidado de niños en toda la ciudad.
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Pocas opciones: Padres inmigrantes se esfuerzan para aprovecharlas
por Rose Howse y Crystal Tsang Posted in Otoño 2009 | Permalink
Las opciones en el cuidado de niños para las familias de los estudiantes inmigrantes y los que están aprendiendo inglés (ELL) en Filadelfia son limitadas debido a barreras de ingresos, transportación, cultura e idioma.
Las familias de los inmigrantes y ELL a menudo no pueden pagar por cuidado de calidad. Muchas no saben que podrían ser elegibles para recibir subsidios a través de la oficina Child Care Information Services (CCIS).
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Q & A: How young children with disabilities can access free Early Intervention services
Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
Is my child eligible for Early Intervention services?
Children under age three (“infants and toddlers”) are entitled to Early Intervention services if they have a “developmental delay” in one or more of these areas: cognitive (thinking), communication, physical (including vision and hearing), social/emotional, or self-care, or if they have a physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.
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Immigrant parents struggle to make best of limited options
Story and photos by Rose Howse and Crystal Tsang Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
Child care options for immigrant and English language learner (ELL) families in Philadelphia are limited because of challenges of income, transportation, culture, and language.
Immigrant and ELL families often cannot afford quality child care. Many are unaware that they may be eligible for subsidies through Child Care Information Services (CCIS).
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States struggle with making pre-K available to all
by Crystal Tsang Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
States have taken different approaches to expanding early childhood education.
Eight, starting with Georgia in 1995, have tried to jump-start their efforts by writing into legislation the goal of making preschool accessible to all who want it – so-called universal pre-K.
Pennsylvania avoided that route. Instead, the administration of Gov. Edward G. Rendell has chosen to increase child care subsidies for low-income parents, provide support so centers can meet higher standards, and partner with school districts to expand programs for three- and four-year-olds.
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No Easy Road, Part 3
by Benjamin Herold Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
Ninth grade didn’t finish the way Corey White had hoped.
The high-achieving teen’s final grades at Academy at Palumbo High School included Cs in English and biology.
Concerned, Corey’s mother and great-grandparents moved him out of their Southwest Philadelphia home and in with his grandparents.
It’s the reverse of the move that White’s mother, now 28, made at his age.
“I had Corey when I was 13,” says Robin White, who dropped out of Thomas Middle School in 8th grade.
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A partnership model that works
by Sarah Burgess Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
Sooyun Sha is very happy with the Parent Infant Center (PIC) at 42nd and Spruce Sts., where her son Andy goes to pre-K.
“The education is really great, teachers are great, and I feel really safe to send Andy there.”
Sha’s impressions sum up a successful partnership model connecting the District to many community-based child care providers across the city.
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Early educators hit the books to meet new requirements
by Meghan McHugh Posted in Fall 2009 | Permalink
It wasn’t easy to juggle college coursework, a full-time job as an early childhood educator, and being a single mom, but it enabled Jamillah Meekins to become director of Brightside Academy in West Philadelphia last year. Taking advantage of opportunities for continuing education through the West Philadelphia Child Care Network and Community College of Philadelphia, she has been able to move up in her profession.
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Renaissance School provider applicants await the first cut
by Dale Mezzacappa
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