Early Learning Programs Clause Samples
The 'Early Learning Programs' clause defines the requirements and standards for educational initiatives aimed at young children, typically before they enter formal schooling. This clause may specify the types of programs covered, such as preschool or pre-kindergarten, and outline criteria for curriculum, staff qualifications, and facility safety. Its core practical function is to ensure that early childhood education services meet certain quality benchmarks, thereby promoting child development and safeguarding the well-being of participants.
Early Learning Programs i. The Parties acknowledge that early learning students have a wide range of learning needs. In an effort to mitigate learning loss and provide targeted instruction and assessments for students enrolled in the Early Learning Programs (inclusive of ECSE and ECE), opportunities for onsite appointment based learning will be considered for all students.
ii. For students identified pursuant to Section 2.b.i, Sections 1.b.i, 1.b.ii, and 1.c of this Agreement shall apply.
iii. In-person appointments with students shall be limited to groups of no more than:
1. Infant Program: Three (3) infant students, with parent(s) and/or guardian(s) in attendance with the infant.
2. Toddler School: Three (3) toddler students in the Toddler School program.
Early Learning Programs. School District 79 has been very committed to Early Learning for many years. The District Review Team (2007) identified Early Learning Programs as a significant strength. We have continued to fine-tune and expand these programs over the last two years. The District has had an Early Learning Liaison Teacher in place for five years. The position includes time to work with Early Primary teachers and a variety of community groups to support early learning initiatives and school readiness as well as to promote the use of the Early Learning Framework and the Early Learning Continuum. The focus continues to include supporting a variety of pre-school literacy programs such as PALS, Play and Learn, Fun Family Literacy Nights, Books for Babes, Story and Play Time, Mother Goose. A Literacy Now Cowichan Task Group, made up of School District 79 and community stakeholders, was formed in May 2007 to develop a Community Literacy Plan using the Provincial Literacy Now Community Planning Process. The group worked diligently throughout the 2007-2008 school year to identify goals, objectives and strategies to address literacy needs in the Cowichan region. The first Community Literacy Plan was finalized in June 2008. During 2008-09, participants of Literacy Now ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ worked together to implement the goals of the Community Literacy Plan. School District 79 has been well represented in this collaborative process. The School District 79 Literacy Plan and the Community Literacy plan have now been amalgamated to form the new Cowichan Literacy Plan 2009. There is a strong connection between the Cowichan Literacy Plan and the revised District Achievement Contract. Both speak to the on-going commitment to improve literacy across the Cowichan School District for people of all ages. An important part of building the Cowichan Literacy Plan has been developing and extending the networking, collaboration and partnerships within the broader community. The recommendations of the District Review in 2007 continue to be a focus of our efforts to improve student achievement. Recent highlights include: • A renewed emphasis to improve success for Aboriginal students • The creation of “families of schools” to enhance student achievement and transition rates particularly for our vulnerable students. • Integrating Assessment for Learning into our focus on instructional strategies. • Increasing the number of StrongStart Centres. • Increasing public consultation with the community. • A focused effo...
Early Learning Programs i. The Parties acknowledge that early learning students have a wide range of learning needs. In an effort to mitigate learning loss and provide targeted instruction and assessments for students enrolled in the Early Learning Programs (inclusive of ECSE and ECE), opportunities for onsite appointment based learning will be considered for all students.
ii. For students identified pursuant to Section 2.b.i, Sections 1.b.i, 1.b.ii, and 1.c of this Agreement shall apply.
iii. In-person appointments with students shall be limited to groups of no more than:
1. Infant Program: Three (3) infant students, with parent(s) and/or guardian(s) in attendance with the infant.
2. Toddler School: Three (3) toddler students in the Toddler School program.
3. Pre-School: Four (4) students in Early Learning part-day preschool and grade TK/4.
iv. Appointment based onsite learning for 4/TK will occur pursuant to Sections 1.e of this Agreement.
v. Appointment based onsite learning for Early Learning part-day program (blended and separate) will occur within the 30 minutes per session of whole group instruction and/or the 45 minutes per session of small group instruction and conferencing established for classroom teachers. Phase One appointments may occur in addition to the workday if the participating educator is compensated at the Tutoring Hourly Assignment rate of pay for ECSE and the Hourly Assignment rate of pay for ECE. The District will fund the cost of the Tutoring Hourly Assignment rate of pay (and Hourly Assignment rate of pay for ECE) for educators conducting appointments in addition to the workday as described in this section, upon prior approval by the appropriate administrator. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.
vi. Appointment based onsite learning will occur within the 240 minutes of direct and indirect daily instruction/services periods of time established for non-classroom educators. Phase One appointments may occur in addition to the workday if the participating educator is compensated at the Tutoring Hourly Assignment rate of pay. The District will fund the cost of the Tutoring Hourly Assignment rate of pay for educators conducting appointments in addition to the workday as described in this section, upon prior approval by the appropriate administrator. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.
Early Learning Programs. The district is pleased to have 4 StrongStart centres operating in district schools (Blueberry Creek Community School, Fruitvale Elementary School, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Elementary School, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Community School). • A number of Early Learning Programs are offered in district schools, including such programs as „Ready, Set, Learn‟, Mother Goose, Roots of Empathy, Family Night Out, and Love to Learn, to name a few. Many Early Learning Programs are offered in partnerships with community organizations, such as Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Community School Societies.
Early Learning Programs. School District No. 27 has a number of Early Learning Programs in place. The District is committed to participation in the Early Development Instrument on an annual basis as a method of gaining information about student readiness for kindergarten. As well, the Early Learning Department and Early Years Itinerant teachers have established a ten-week Ready, Set, Learn Program in most schools to give parents and pre-school children the opportunity to participate in guided play-based learning. At this time the District has four full-time StrongStart Centres and three StrongStart Outreach Programs.