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Early Childhood Family Education
2021/2022
Registration opens June 1st!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Discover parent/child learning, empowerment, and support at ECFE!
Serving families with children, birth to kindergarten.
Welcome back families!
Based on your requests, we've planned an exciting year of both online and
in-person classes. In-person classes are included in this catalog and the online
classes will be placed online in August. Please visit www.spps.org/ecfe for
more details and to register.
Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Monica Potter, Ed.D.
Supervisor of ECFE
ECFE MISSION STATEMENT
Early Childhood Family Education’s (ECFE)
mission is to strengthen families through
education and support of all parents through
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 sets the
stage for children’s school success.
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ECFE LOCATIONS
WHEELOCK
Arlington Ave
L’ETOILE DU
NORD
LOWER
CROSSROADS
Ave.
HAMLINE &
ECFE ADMINISTRATION
BENJAMIN E.
MAYS DAYTON’S
(RONDO) BLUFF
HIGHWOOD
HILLS
GLOBAL ARTS PLUS
(WEST 7TH) 271 BELVIDERE EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY
(WEST SIDE) EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104
HIGHLAND PARK 651-793-5410
ELEMENTARY www.spps.org/ecfe
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY
EDUCATION 271 Belvidere
ADMINSTRATION OFFICE
1599 Englewood Avenue, 55104
271 Belvidere Street E., 55107
651-793-5410 Benjamin E. Mays (Rondo)
www.spps.org/ecfe 560 Concordia Ave., 55103
Crossroads Elementary
543 Front Ave., 55117
Dayton’s Bluff Elementary
262 Bates Ave., 55106
Global Arts Plus Upper (West 7th)
810 Palace Ave., 55102
NEED TRANSPORTATION? Hamline Elementary
1599 Englewood Ave., 55104
Transportation is provided if you do
Highland Park Elementary
not have another way to class. Please 1700 W. Saunders Ave., 55116
let your teachers know if you need Highwood Hills Elementary
transportation. 2188 Londin Lane E., 55119
L’Etoile du Nord Lower
1305 Prosperity Ave., 55106
Wheelock Early Learning Center
1521 Edgerton Street, 55130
What happens in ECFE classes?
Parents and children learn together Licensed parent educators lead the parents In an early childhood classroom, licensed early
through play-based activities that support through discussions intended to increase childhood teachers lead children in play-
development in language, reading, math and knowledge in child development and parenting based activities that support development in
social/emotional learning. skills. language, reading, math and social/emotional
Parent/Guardian Time
learning.
Los padres y los niños aprenden juntos a Los educadores de padres con licencia guían a
través de actividades basadas en el juego que los padres a través de discusiones destinadas En el salón de clases, los maestros con licencia
apoyan el desarrollo del lenguaje, la lectura, para aumentar el conocimiento sobre el en la edad temprana, guian e involucran a
las matemáticas y el aprendizaje social/ desarrollo infantil y las habilidades de los padres. los niños en actividades basadas en juegos
emocional. que apoyan el desarrollo del lenguaje, la
Children’s Time
Family Time
Tus Xibfwb qhia niamtxiv yuav tham thiab qhia lectura, matemáticas y el aprendizaje social /
Lub sijhawm cov niamtxiv thiab menyuam cov niamtxiv kom paub txog menyuam kev loj emocional.
nyob ua ke yog kawm txog kev txawj ua si hlob thiab kev ua zoo niam zoo txiv kom tsev
ua ke thiab pab rau kev loj hlob ntawm kev neeg muaj kev sib raug zoo. Hauv chav menyuam kawm, tus Xibfwb qhia
xyaum hais lus, nyeem ntawv, kawm lej thiab cov menyuam yuav qhia txog kev paub thiab
kawm kev sib haum xeeb thiab yog kev sib Barayaasha waalidka oo shati/laysan haysta ayaa txawj ua si, hais lus, nyeem ntawv, kawm lej
nraug zoo. u horseeda waalidka dood loogu talo galay inay thiab kawm kev sib haum xeeb los yog kev sib
kordhiso aqoonta horumarineed ee ilmaha iyo nraug zoo nrog rau lawm tus.
Waalidka iyo caruurtu waxay wax ku xirfada waalidnimada.
bartaan wax qabadyo ku salaysan ciyaar oo Fasalada caruurnimada hore, barayaal haysta
taageeraya kor u qaadida luuqadda, akhriska, shatiga/laysanka waxbarashada caruurnimada
xisaabta, barashada dhaqanka is dhex-galka hore ayaa ilmaha u horseeda wax qabadyo ku
bulshada iyo shucuurta. salaysan ciyaar oo taageeraya kor u qaadida
luuqadda, akhriska, xisaabta, barashada
dhaqanka is dhex-galka bulshada iyo
shucuurta.
ECFE uses the Minnesota Department of Education Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (Birth to 5 years), Parent Education Core Curriculum
Framework, and Saint Paul ECFE Instructional Standards to create high-quality classes for families.
What you and your children gain from an ECFE class:
• Information, new tools, and strategies to support healthy growth and development for both parents and children
• Develop enhanced family communication skills and co-parenting skills
• Strategies for balancing family life
• Children gain skills for school success, including development in literacy, mathematics, problem-solving, and social/emotional learning
• An opportunity to connect with other families and build relationships
INCREDIBLE BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS — NON-SEPARATING
Mondays 1:00-2:00pm at Wheelock
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30am at Wheelock
Infants & Toddlers BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS — NON-SEPARATING
Mondays 8:30-9:30am at Wheelock
In age-specific classes for infants and toddlers, families and their 6-12 MONTHS — GRADUALLY SEPARATING
young children come together to explore, play, and learn. Parent Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm at Rondo
educators facilitate conversations with parents on child development
12-24 MONTHS — GRADUALLY SEPARATING
and ways that they can support children while building the parent/ Mondays 10:30-12:00pm at Wheelock
child relationship at each specific age. Early childhood educators Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am at Rondo
create and engage children in developmentally appropriate
activities to support the specific needs and growth of infants and 12-30 MONTHS — SEPARATING
Fridays 9:00-11:00am at Highland Park
toddlers. Parents can choose a class that is just right for the social/
emotional needs of their child through our Non-Separating, Gradually 18-30 MONTHS — SEPARATING
Separating and Separating options. Tuesdays 10:30-12:00pm at Wheelock
BIRTH TO 3 YEARS — SEPARATING
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm at Rondo
REGISTER AT WWW.SPPS.ORG/ECFE
PRACTICE FOR PRE-K PRACTICE FOR PRE-K: 2 DAYS A WEEK
Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am at Wheelock
3-Year-Olds Mondays/Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm at Crossroads
Mondays/Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm at Belvidere
Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm at Hamline
Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm at Wheelock
In this two-days-a-week class, families and their children, 3 to 5 years
old, practice making the transition from ECFE to traditional school
programming. On day one, parent education will be focused on this
developmental milestone. Sibling care will be available. Day two is a
drop-off day where children will be able to practice going to school on
their own. In order to align with SPPS enrollment eligibility, students in
this program must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2021. 
FLOURISHING FAMILIES
Birth to Kindergarten
In Birth to Kindergarten classes, families and their young children come together to explore, play, and learn. Parent educators
facilitate conversations on child development and ways to support children’s growth and learning while building the parent/
child relationship. Early childhood educators create and engage children in developmentally appropriate activities to
support the specific needs and growth of all children, from Birth to Kindergarten. All families are welcome in our Birth to
Kindergarten classes. Language-specific classes are offered. (Read further to see Birth to Kindergarten Schedule.)
DHALASHADA ILAA XANAANADA MENYUAM MOS TXOG RAU KINDERGARTEN
Fasaladeena ilmuhu markuu dhasho ilaa uu ka galayo Nyob hauv cov hoob los yog chav Menyuam Mos txog rau Kindergarten,
xanaanada(Kindergarten), qoysaska iyo ilmahooda yar yar waxay isugu tsev neeg thiab lawv cov menyuam los tshawb nrhiav, ua si, thiab kawm
yimaadaan si ay wax u baaraan, u ciyaaraan, waxna u bartaan. Barayaasha ua ke. Tus Xibfwb uas qhia cov niam txiv yuav qhia txog menyuam kev loj
waalidkuna waxay u fududeeyaan waalidiinta wadahadalo ku saabsan hlob, kev niamtxiv txawj pab los yog txhawb tej menyuam, thiab kev sib
horumarka caruurta iyo dariiq ama wado lagu taageerayo koritaanka raug zoo nrog cov menyuam.
ilmaha iyo barashada inta lagu jiro dhisida xiriirka ilmaha iyo waalidka.
Barayaasha caruurnimada horena waxay dhisaan oo ku mashquuliyaan Tus Xibfwb uas qhia cov menyuam npaj kev kawm thiab khoom los
ilamaha waxqabadyo ku haboon horumarka ilmaha si ay uga caawiyaan txhawb nqa menyuam kev loj hlob thaum menyuam tseem mos txog
baahiyaha khaaska ah iyo koritaanka ilmaha oo dhan dhalasho ilaa xanaano. rau thaum lawv pib kawm Kindergarten. Peb zoo siab txais tos txhua
Dhamaan qoysaska oo dhan waan ku soo dhawaynaynaa fasaladeena tsev neeg tuaj kawm rau peb cov hoob/chav Menyuam Mos txog rau
ilmuhu markuu dhasho ilaa ay ka galayaan xanaanada(Kindergarten). Kindergarten (Birth to Kindergarten).
DESDE NACIMIENTO HASTA EL KINDERGARTEN
En nuestras clases desde el nacimiento hasta el Kindergarten, las
familias y sus hijos pequeños se reúnen para explorar, jugar y aprender.
Nuestros educadores de padres facilitan conversaciones sobre el
desarrollo infantil y las formas de apoyar el crecimiento y el aprendizaje
de los niños mientras se construye la relación entre padres e hijos.
Nuestros educadores en la edad temprana crean e involucran a los
niños en actividades apropiadas que apoyan el desarrollo y crecimiento
en las necesidades específicas de los niños desde nacimiento hasta el
Kindergarten. Todas las familias son bienvenidas en nuestras clases desde
nacimiento hasta el Kindergarten.
SPECIALTY In Birth to Kindergarten specialty classes, families and their children come
together to explore, play, and learn through a cultural focus and perspective
while supporting the growth and development of the parent/child relationship.
Classes
NEW
ECFE/ECSE
Taught in collaboration AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES
with Early Childhood Special Siblings through age 9 are welcome
Education. All children are welcome. to attend with families.
Wednesdays 8:45-10:45am Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm
ARTFUL PARENTING Rondo Rondo
In this class, families and their young children will Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
connect with one another through the arts. This class Dayton’s Bluff
provides opportunities to playfully engage in art from
visual arts to performing arts. Parent time will explore
how the arts can help children grow both academically PARENTING ACROSS
and in their GENERATIONS
social/emotional learning. Provides education, information,
Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm and compassionate support for
Global Arts Plus families raising children who are not
Saturdays 9:00-11:00am their own. In collaboration
Wheelock with Lutheran Social Services
of Minnesota.
AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES
Fridays 9:30-11:30am
Siblings through age 9 are
Dayton’s Bluff
welcome to attend with families.
Mondays 5:30-7:30pm
DAD’S CLASS American Indian Magnet
Mondays 8:45-10:45am
Rondo
LGBTQ+ FAMILIES
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm
Global Arts Plus
Birth to Kindergarten Schedule
MENYUAM MOS TXOG RAU KINDERGARTEN DHALASHADA ILAA XANAANADA
ALFABETIZACIÓN FAMILIAR td.zsJ.wkR,J>eH.
TIME MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
8:45-10:45am Rondo (Dad’s Class) Rondo (ECFE/ECSE)*
9:00-11:00am Crossroads Location TBD
Crossroads Crossroads
Highland Park Hamline (in Spanish)
Hamline Highland Park Highland Park
Wheelock Wheelock Wheelock
Highland Park L’Etoile
(in Karen)* (Artful Parenting)
9:30-11:30am Dayton’s Bluff
(Parenting Across
Dayton’s Bluff Generations)
Belvidere
Belvidere Wheelock (ECFE/ECSE)* Global Arts Plus
(in Spanish)*
Global Arts Plus Highwood Hills
Wheelock
(in Hmong)*
9:45-11:45am L’Etoile* Rondo
12:00-2:00pm Rondo
(in Somali)*
12:30-2:30pm Global Arts Plus
(Artful Parenting)
1:00-3:00pm Dayton’s Bluff*
Wheelock
(in Karen)*
1:30-3:30pm Crossroads
(in Spanish)*
5:30-7:00pm Belvidere Dayton’s Bluff
Highland Park
(in Spanish)* Highwood Hills Wheelock
(in Spanish)*
Crossroads (in Spanish)*
5:30-7:30pm American Indian Magnet
(American Indian
Families)*
6:00-7:30pm Highland Park
Hamline
Highland Park
L’Etoile
Rondo Rondo Global Arts Plus
Rondo
(African American (in Hmong)* (LGBTQ+ Families)
Wheelock
Families)*
(in Karen)*
Wheelock
*Limited transportation available. Siblings through age 9 are welcome to attend with families.
FAMILY LITERACY FAMILY LITERACY
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm
2 Days a Week
Highland Park (Family Lit A) or Wheelock
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm
L’Etoile du Nord
Two-days-a-week Family Literacy classes are for families interested in Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10:30am
learning English. Parents and their children, birth to kindergarten, will Highwood Hills
participate in literacy building activities that support children’s learning Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-11:00am
and language development. Parents will participate in conversations and Wheelock
activities to support parenting and English language learning. Limited
transportation available for all Family Literacy classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-2:00pm
Highwood Hills
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm
REGISTER AT WWW.SPPS.ORG/ECFE Highland Park (Family Lit B)
AKHRISKA/QORIDA QOYSKA (TODOBAADKIIBA 2 MAALMOOD) FAMILY LITERACY (KAWM 2 HNUB TUAJ IB KIAB)
Fasalada akhriska/qorida qoyska ee toddobaadkii 2 da maalmood ah waxaa loogu Hoob Family Literacy kawm ob hnub tuaj-ib-kiab rau niamtxiv uas xav kawm ntawv
talo galay qoysaska danaynaya inay bartaan luuqada ingiriiska. Waalidka/dadka ilmaha kawm lus As kiv. Niamtxiv thiab lawv cov menyuam, cov menyuam mos txog rau
yaryar haysta iyo caruurtooda u dhaxaysa ilmuhu markuu dhasho ilaa uu ka bilaabayo Kindergarten, muaj kev kawm ua ke ua si pab rau menyuam kev loj hlob thiab paub
xanaanada (Kindergarten), waxay ka qayb qaadan doonaan wax qabadyo ku dhisan lus. Niamtxiv muaj sib tham thiab qhia si pab thiab kawm ntawv kawm lus As kiv. Muaj
wax akhrinta iyo qorista oo xoojinaya horumarka barashada luuqada iyo wax barashada tsheb thauj tiamsi tsis muaj tsheb txaus tos niamtxiv sawvdaws uas kawm cov hoob
caruurta. Waalidiintuna waxay ka qayb qaadan doonaan wadahadalo iyo wax qabadyo Family Literacy.
loogu tala galay inay gacan ka qaystaan barashada waalidnimada iyo luuqada Ingiriiska.
ALFABETIZACIÓN FAMILIAR (2 DÍAS A LA SEMANA)
Nuestras clases de alfabetización familiar de 2 días a la semana están diseñadas
para familias interesadas en aprender inglés. Los padres/tutores y sus hijos, desde
nacimiento hasta el Kindergarten, se reúnen para explorar, jugar y aprender. Las
familias participarán en actividades de alfabetización que apoyan el aprendizaje y
el desarrollo del lenguaje de los niños. Los padres participarán en conversaciones y
actividades diseñadas para apoyar sus habilidades como padres y el aprendizaje del
idioma inglés.
ONLINE
Classes!
In online classes, parent educators facilitate
conversations on child development and ways
to support children’s growth and learning while
building the parent/child relationship.
Early childhood teachers lead families in
developmentally appropriate activities, songs
and stories that support children’s learning. For
most classes, families attend online together.
Online courses will be offered mornings,
afternoons and evening. There are language-
HOME VISITING
specific, age-specific, and specialty options. Online
OR
In-Person
Coming in August, visit www.spps.org/ecfe for a ECFE provides home visits for families with children, age
full list of online classes. birth to kindergarten. For parents, home visiting offers
developmental information and referrals to community
resources. For children, home visiting provides age-appropriate
learning activities. To schedule a home visit, call 651-793-5410
or visit www.spps.org/ecfe.
Español 651-744-4815 | Hmoob 651-744-4816 | undusdm 651-744-4861 | Soomaali 651-744-6689
Opportunities are offered in-person and online.
Visit www.spps.org/ecfe for a full listing.How to Register
ONLINE or BY MAIL or IN-PERSON
On a computer or phone visit Complete and mail your Bring your
WWW.SPPS.ORG/ECFE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM
and register online! This is to: ECFE, 1599 Englewood to: ECFE, 1599 Englewood
the preferred way to register. Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104 Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104
You will be notified by an email confirmation on whether you have been placed in a class or on a waiting list.
Please email the following information to ecfe@spps.org or bring on your first day of class:
• Copy of your child’s birth certificate (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE)
• Copy of your child’s current immunizations
• Student Information Form (if you are new to Saint Paul ECFE)
• Payment (if you have not paid online)
SUBMITTING A REGISTRATION FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT IN ANY CLASS.
Program Details Policies Fees*
*Fees: Collected two times (Upon registration for
• Registration opens June 1st. the 1st half of the year and on January 31, 2022
• In-person registration is at Hamline Elementary. Please contact 651-793-5410 prior to visiting. for the 2nd half of the year.)
• The sliding fee scale to the right lists recommended fees. If you are in need of a scholarship,
contact us and we will assist you. Annual Family Income
• Classes run the entire school year unless otherwise specified. $39,999 and lower ..................................... $0
• All adult participants must have a child age birth to kindergarten entrance. $40,000 - 49,999 ......................................... $50
• Refunds can be made through the third week of class. $50,000 - 59,999 ......................................... $75
• Participants may make tax-deductible donations to sponsor other participating families. $60,000 - 69,999 ......................................... $125
• Preference is given to families residing in Saint Paul. If space is available after the second week $70,000 - 79,999 ......................................... $150
of class, families residing outside Saint Paul may enroll. $80,000 - 89,999 ......................................... $175
• No one is turned away for their inability to pay. $90,000 - 99,999 ......................................... $200
• Fees are collected upon registration for the 1st half of the year and on January 31, 2022 $100,000 - 109,999 ..................................... $225
for the 2nd half of the year.* $110,000 - 119,999 ..................................... $250
• ECFE reserves the right to cancel classes with low enrollment. Schedules can be $120,000 - 129,999 ..................................... $275
changed at any time.
$130,000 - 169,999 ..................................... $325
$170,000 + .............................................. $375Gender Female Male Birth Date Gender Birth Date
Female Male Female Male
Email Phone
Email (Required for distance learning) Phone Home or Cell Email (Required for distance learning) Phone
Home or Cell Home or Cell
REGISTRATION FORM
Address (include apartment #)
Address (include apartment #) Address (include apartment #)
FillState,
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City, State, Zip
entire form and mail to: ECFE, 1599 Englewood Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104 or scan and email to ecfe@spps.org. Call 651-793-5410 with any questions.
City, State, Zip
Race (check all that apply)
Race (check all that apply) American Indian/Alaskan Asian Race (check all that apply)
American Indian/Alaskan Asian American Indian/Alaskan Asian
Parents/Guardians
Parents
Parents
/ Guardians
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Payment Information
1
ECFE is not charging fees for distance learning at this time. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact us at
2
ecfe@spps.org or call 651-793-5410.
Additional Questions
Additional Questions (for (for the parent/guardian
the parent completing
/ guardian completing the form) the form)
Would you like to receive text messages from ECFE? Yes No Number of people in household:
What is your home language? Do you need interpreter assistance? Yes No
Highest level of school completed: 8th Grade Some High School (no diploma) High School Diploma GED
Some College (no degree) Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree
Payment Information
Current job status: Employed 25+ hrs/wk Employed 1-25 hrs/wk Unemployed, seeking Unemployed, not seeking
you wouldECFE
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ecfe@spps.org in 651-793-5410.
or call volunteering? No Classroom Volunteer Other : ___________________
Date Received: _________
If ECFE classes
Emergency are held inNAME:
Contact: person,____________________________
would you need transpor tation? (Transportation options on back of this catalog.)
PHONE: __________________________ Yes No
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household: Yes No Number of people in household:Parent/Child Activity: A Family Portrait
A Family Portrait:
What does your family look like? Draw a picture of your family!
What does your family look like? Draw a picture of your family.Parent/Child Activity: Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Go on a Sensory Walk with your child. See what you can see, hear, smell, feel and taste together!
SMELL a flower. FEEL the warm sun on your back. HEAR a bird chirping.
TASTE something yummy. SEE a yellow dandelion.
(What else can you see, hear, smell, feel and taste?)ECFE
ECFEPARTNERS
Partners
ECFE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL | 651-793-5410 | spps.org/ecfe
Parent Advisory Council supports the ECFE’s goal of supporting and strengthening families of young children through information, education, and
networking. It is comprised of parents and staff representatives.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING | 651-632-3746 | spps.org/studentwellness
Required by State Law for children before starting Kindergarten and required for Pre-K. We screen for development, health, hearing, height,
immunization review, social/emotional, speech, and vision. Screening is recommended for children when they are 3 (and 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 screening. Day and evening
appointments available.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | 651-744-8094 | spps.org/specialed
All children, including children with special education needs, are welcome with their parents in all ECFE classes. ECFE works closely with Early
Childhood Special Education (ECSE) staff to provide support to children and their families.
HELP ME GROW | 1-866-693-4769 | HelpMeGrowMN.org
If you have concerns about the development of your child (birth to 5 years), there may be services available for your child and family. Help Me
Grow serves young children to improve access to special education and other community services. The Help Me Grow website provides excellent
information on child development and developmental milestones.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN | 651-632-3760 | spps.org/prek
The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education at many 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, 2021 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.
OTHER ECFE PARTNERS
ECFE collaborates with these wonderful partners: Adult Basic Education (Hubbs Center), American Indian Family Center, Saint Paul Public Schools
American Indian Education Program, Department of Indian Work, AGAPE, Family Place, Family Service Center, Lutheran Social Services, and the
University of Minnesota. Thank you.COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Saint Paul Public Schools ISD #625
Community Education Department
Early Childhood Family Education Program
1599 Englewood Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-793-5410
spps.org/ecfe
ADMINISTRATION
Monica Potter, Ed.D.
Supervisor of Early Childhood Family Education
Anthony Walker
Director of Community Education
ECFE uses the Minnesota Department of Education Early Childhood Indicators of
Progress (birth to 5 years old), Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Saint
Paul ECFE Instructional Standards to create high-quality classes for families.
Parents participate in discussions which Children will experience activities that
include: encourage:
Parent development Social and emotional development
Parent/child relationships Approaches to learning
Early childhood development Language and literacy development
Family development Creativity and the arts
Culture and community Cognitive development
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