Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure that each student develops the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school and a diverse society.

To fulfill our mission, the Early Childhood Center provides an individualized, developmentally appropriate, multi-modal approach to learning with an emphasis on language, communication, and emergent literacy skills.

Fundamental to our mission are collaborative decision-making, a competent and dedicated staff, and parents and community as partners in a child- friendly, nurturing environment.

Special Features

• "Blended" classes that include both general and special education students

• Curriculum aligned with Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards

• School-wide Title I Program

• Family involvement events

• Fall and Spring Festivals

• Literacy Lunches

• Volunteer Book Mentor program

• America Reads tutors

• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) support

• Spanish - English Transitional Bilingual Education Program

• Technology in every classroom

Support Programs

All Pre-K teachers are dually certified in early childhood and special education. Children with disabilities are fully included in all classrooms. Special education services are determined by a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The support staff includes a Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, English as a Second Language Teacher, Literacy Interventionists, and Parent Coordinator.

Recognition

• Gold Circle of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois, Quality Rating System for Early Learning Programs

• Gold Level Recipient for School-Wide PBIS Implementation

• Award of Excellence for the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs