Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center : Kaufman, Texas

Head Start (click for more information on teachers)
Head Start is a comprehensive pre-kindergarten program that serves low-income children and families. Head Start is funded by a Federal Grant, which provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education; medical, dental and mental health; nutrition; and parent involvement. In addition, the entire range if Head Start services is responsive and appropriate to each child’s and family’s developmental, cultural, and linguistic heritage and experience.

To be eligible a child must be four years old as of September 1. The success of the program is tremendous. Children and parents are reaching higher educational achievement levels. A "Parent Room" is available for parents to visit and attend workshops.

Pre K (click for more information on teachers)
Kaufman Pre K students are provided learning experiences that meet children’s needs and stimulate learning in all developmental areas; physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Teachers prepare the environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials. Children are provided many opportunities to see how reading and writing are useful before they are instructed in letter names, sounds, and word identification. Basic skills develop when they are meaningful to children.

Preschool programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) – an Early Childhood program for children who exhibit one or more delays in areas such as speech, emotional, physical, or cognitive development. The Special Education Department must assess the student. The Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee develops the Individual Education Program and determines the length of the school day. Students with impairments are educated in an inclusive program with our Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start students.

Kindergarten (click for more information on teachers)
Our Kindergarten program at Helen Edwards is a balance between academics and guided play. The children learn reading skills through active participation in early literacy activities. We teach math using manipulatives in a variety of ways and other subject areas are integrated within the reading and math programs. In addition to academics, students are taught social skills throughout the year, which helps them to learn effectively.

Kindergarten – establishes the foundation of our children’s education. To enter Kindergarten a child must be five years old as of September 1. Basic subjects, which start in Kindergarten and extend through high school, are: Language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, physical education, instructional activities, health, and art. Our objective is for each child to obtain the basic fundamentals necessary to be successful in first grade.

Educational Opportunities (click for more information)

Education Opportunities at Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center will include:

ESL, Bi-lingual, Reading First, Spanish Movement, Montessori Math, Kidsville, Texas Playhouse, Library, Computers, Rhyme Time, Speech, Music, Art, and Special Education.

Specials (click for more information)

Special features at Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center will include: Kidsville, Library, Computer labs, Rhyme Time, playground areas, play room, stage, music room, art room, tricycle path, 6 portable activity centers, three-dimensional hall entrances, and cafeteria.

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