March 30 through the end of the school year, District 196 has implemented an online learning plan for all students, including ECFE. Although the method may be different through technology, the goal will be the same: to support you in your journey of parenting young children.
Registration is now closed for our spring ECFE classes. View our spring catalog to get an overview of the classes we're offering this season.
A 4-day program in August for children who will begin kindergarten in District 196 in September 2020.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program is for children who are enrolled to begin kindergarten in District 196 this September. Classes are held August 17-20 at all district elementary schools. Bridge to School is designed for children to ease transition into kindergarten. Students will become familiar with their new school environment, teaching staff, classmates and routines of the day. Parents are encouraged to join their child on August 17 for the first hour and a half for interaction and an information session on successfully parenting your kindergartner. Placements are made until capacity is reached. Waitlists will be created as space is limited.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is available to the elementary school based on your attendance area. Busing to magnet schools, day cares and open enrollment schools outside your attendance area is NOT available. Bus schedule information will be sent to families just prior to the start of Bridge to School and will not necessarily align to the school year bus stop. If you live less than one mile from the school, your child may be designated as a walker.
TUITION
The full tuition for this program is $80 per child. Partial tuition assistance is available at $40 for families unable to pay the full fee; subject to financial verification. Payment is made when registering online or by check or credit card if mailing registration. If enrolling twins, please do two separate registrations for each child. NOTE: If you mailed a registration form, checks will not be cashed until after June 1.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations received by August 3, 2020, will receive a full refund.
Parents ... attend Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and learn parenting skills while your child attends preschool in Family School! Parents and their preschool children can attend school together Monday through Thursday mornings at District 196 learning centers in Apple Valley. Families must be District 196 residents, have preschool children and a goal in Adult Basic Education as an English learner (EL) or GED student.
In Family School
Parents attend ABE classes and learn parenting skills
Children attend preschool and get ready for kindergarten
New Baby - Do you have a new baby? Are you new to town? If so, please contact Student Information Services at 651-423-7640 with your family’s updated information so you receive important program information and updates.
Parent Aware is the State of Minnesota's Early Childhood Quality Program Indicator. Star ratings help families identify programs using the practices that best prepare a child for kindergarten.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences that will nourish a lifetime of teachable moments.
All ECFE classes are taught by licensed early childhood teachers and parent educators to provide the quality education parents are looking for. ECFE teachers use the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards provided through the Minnesota Department of Education.
