EDUCATION: Child Education: State and National Programs
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS SERIES
Kentucky Early Childhood Standards
The Kentucky Early Childhood Standards represent specific learning standards for children through 4 years of age. These standards are designed as a framework to assist parents, early care and education professionals, administrators and others in understanding what children are able to know and do from birth through 4 years of age. The two Kentucky Early Childhood Parent Guides are designed to help parents identify activities they can do with their children in their daily schedules that will support children's achievement of the Early Childhood Standards.
Kentucky Early Childhood Parent Guides
Designed to help parents identify activities they can do with their children (Birth to 3 Years and Three to Four) in their daily schedules that will support children's achievement of the Early Childhood Standards.
GPS to a Child’s Success: Field Guide to the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards
Designed as a daily implementation aid to assist parents, early care, intervention and education professionals, administrators and others in utilizing the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards across various settings. These guides are designed to accompany Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards for both the birth to 3 and 3- and 4-year-old age groups and provide a variety of resource information.
PDF File Downloads of these documents from the Kentucky Department of Education Website
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-8341 x4700
Email [email protected]
Kentucky Early Childhood Standards
The Kentucky Early Childhood Standards represent specific learning standards for children through 4 years of age. These standards are designed as a framework to assist parents, early care and education professionals, administrators and others in understanding what children are able to know and do from birth through 4 years of age. The two Kentucky Early Childhood Parent Guides are designed to help parents identify activities they can do with their children in their daily schedules that will support children's achievement of the Early Childhood Standards.
Kentucky Early Childhood Parent Guides
Designed to help parents identify activities they can do with their children (Birth to 3 Years and Three to Four) in their daily schedules that will support children's achievement of the Early Childhood Standards.
GPS to a Child’s Success: Field Guide to the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards
Designed as a daily implementation aid to assist parents, early care, intervention and education professionals, administrators and others in utilizing the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards across various settings. These guides are designed to accompany Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards for both the birth to 3 and 3- and 4-year-old age groups and provide a variety of resource information.
PDF File Downloads of these documents from the Kentucky Department of Education Website
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-8341 x4700
Email [email protected]
HANDS (Health access Nurturing Development Services)
A voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents whose goals are healthy pregnancies and births, healthy child growth and development, healthy, safe home and self-sufficient families. Families begin by meeting with a Parent Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the discussion, all families will receive information and learn about community resources available. No cost to parent.
Wayne County Health Center
39 Jim Hill Service Road, Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-9349
Email [email protected]
Web Site http://www.lcdhd.org/hands/
Serving: Kentucky / Lake Cumberland District / First-time Moms and/or Dads
A voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents whose goals are healthy pregnancies and births, healthy child growth and development, healthy, safe home and self-sufficient families. Families begin by meeting with a Parent Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the discussion, all families will receive information and learn about community resources available. No cost to parent.
Wayne County Health Center
39 Jim Hill Service Road, Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-9349
Email [email protected]
Web Site http://www.lcdhd.org/hands/
Serving: Kentucky / Lake Cumberland District / First-time Moms and/or Dads
FIRST STEPS
First Steps, Kentucky’s early intervention system, serves children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or specific medical conditions known to cause developmental delays. A child may be eligible for services from First Steps if an evaluation shows that a child is not developing typically in at least one of the following skill areas: communication, cognition, physical, social and emotional or self-help. A child can also qualify under an established risk.
113 Hardin Lane, Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2821 or (800) 378-2821
Email [email protected]
Website http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/firstSteps/
Serving: Kentucky / Lake Cumberland District / Birth to 3
First Steps, Kentucky’s early intervention system, serves children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or specific medical conditions known to cause developmental delays. A child may be eligible for services from First Steps if an evaluation shows that a child is not developing typically in at least one of the following skill areas: communication, cognition, physical, social and emotional or self-help. A child can also qualify under an established risk.
113 Hardin Lane, Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2821 or (800) 378-2821
Email [email protected]
Website http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/firstSteps/
Serving: Kentucky / Lake Cumberland District / Birth to 3
KENTUCKY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Kentucky Preschool Program classrooms actively engage children so they will gain the skills and knowledge they need to enter primary school ready to achieve and excel at learning. The program focuses on the cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development of each child. The program also reduces barriers to learning by assuring that children receive health screenings, vision screening, hearing screening, developmental screening, parent education opportunities and social services as needed. No cost for three year olds with disabilities or four year olds.
Kentucky Department of Education Preschool Branchh
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7056, Ext. 7056
Email [email protected]
Serving: Kentucky / Four-year-olds whose Family Income is no more than 150% of Poverty / All 3 and 4-year-old Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Kentucky Preschool Program classrooms actively engage children so they will gain the skills and knowledge they need to enter primary school ready to achieve and excel at learning. The program focuses on the cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development of each child. The program also reduces barriers to learning by assuring that children receive health screenings, vision screening, hearing screening, developmental screening, parent education opportunities and social services as needed. No cost for three year olds with disabilities or four year olds.
Kentucky Department of Education Preschool Branchh
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7056, Ext. 7056
Email [email protected]
Serving: Kentucky / Four-year-olds whose Family Income is no more than 150% of Poverty / All 3 and 4-year-old Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities
NAEYC (The National Association for the Education of Young Children)
NAEYCunderstands how important a child’s education and development are to parents and families. NAEYC offers resources to support families in their early childhood education and parenting needs. Learn how to make the Right Choice for Kids, the importance of and how to find an NAEYC Accredited program in your area, information to give young children a great start on learning, early childhood education news from all over the U.S. and world, and the opportunity to visit NAEYC's web site to learn even more.
1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 232-8777 or 800-424-2460
Website http://www.naeyc.org/families
Serving: United States
NAEYCunderstands how important a child’s education and development are to parents and families. NAEYC offers resources to support families in their early childhood education and parenting needs. Learn how to make the Right Choice for Kids, the importance of and how to find an NAEYC Accredited program in your area, information to give young children a great start on learning, early childhood education news from all over the U.S. and world, and the opportunity to visit NAEYC's web site to learn even more.
1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 232-8777 or 800-424-2460
Website http://www.naeyc.org/families
Serving: United States
PRE-K NOW
Pre-K Now and child advocates across the country recognize that the most important people we work for are children and families. Parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles all want the best for the children in their lives. Finding affordable, high-quality pre-k can be a significant challenge. The Pre-K Now resources help make the process a little easier and also show parents how they can take advantage of early learning opportunities at home and elsewhere outside of a pre-k classroom.
901 E Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 540-6350
Email [email protected]
Website http://preknow.org/families
Serving: Kentucky
Pre-K Now and child advocates across the country recognize that the most important people we work for are children and families. Parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles all want the best for the children in their lives. Finding affordable, high-quality pre-k can be a significant challenge. The Pre-K Now resources help make the process a little easier and also show parents how they can take advantage of early learning opportunities at home and elsewhere outside of a pre-k classroom.
901 E Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 540-6350
Email [email protected]
Website http://preknow.org/families
Serving: Kentucky
STRONG START KY
Statewide effort to make quality preschool a priority in your community and throughout Kentucky. You'll receive regular updates on progress and challenges and will have an opportunity to be part of a movement that will help build a stronger future for Kentucky's children.
P.O. Box 1658, Lexington, KY 40588
(859) 233-9849
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.prichardcommittee.org/StrongStart
Serving: Kentucky
Statewide effort to make quality preschool a priority in your community and throughout Kentucky. You'll receive regular updates on progress and challenges and will have an opportunity to be part of a movement that will help build a stronger future for Kentucky's children.
P.O. Box 1658, Lexington, KY 40588
(859) 233-9849
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.prichardcommittee.org/StrongStart
Serving: Kentucky