Early Childhood EducationEAG/FCPS Back-to-School Community Night

ECE Team

Cathy NusbaumCoordinator of Early Childhood Education and the Judy Center for FCPS

Erin DoolittleFCPS Pre-K Teacher, FCPS Teacher of the Year, State Finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year

Michele BaiseyTeacher Specialist for Early Childhood Education for FCPS

● Review data and research supporting the importance of ECE

● Identify ways you can prepare your child for school success

● Share resources and programs to support you and your child with school readiness

Session Goals

● The first 5 years are the most critical period of a child’s life - 90% of brain development occurs during this time

● Quality early childhood education can reduce the achievement gap● Data conclusively shows that the early formation of cognitive and

character skills provides the essential foundation of success in school, college, career and life.

● Early childhood education builds character● Research shows a direct correlation between effective early childhood

education that includes health and better adult health outcomes● Quality early childhood education benefits children from diverse family

backgrounds and circumstances

Research Says...

• Maryland College and Career Ready Standards

• Increased rigor and expectation

• Technology

• Full day Kindergarten

• Access to Pre-Kindergarten

Changes to ECE Experiences

Building Independence:● Completing simple tasks by following directions● Cleaning up and putting away toys/clothes● Putting on/taking off & zipping coats● Tying shoes● Using the restroom● Opening food items/containers

Supporting Your Child

Preparing for Academic Success:● Personal and Social Development● Writing and Fine Motor Development● Reading● Letters and Letter Sounds● Math

Supporting Your Child

Be an active member of the school community:• Participate in Home/School Visits

• Attend Back-to-School night & other school sponsored events

• Attend conferences

• Review your child’s report card & progress report

• Communicate regarding your questions, concerns and needs for your child

Supporting Your Child

● Judy Center

● Pre-Kindergarten

● Special Education Serviceso Special Education Pre-Kindergarteno Inclusive Pre-Kindergarteno Child Find

● Kiddee Kollege

● Fitting the Pieces Together

FCPS Resources & Programs

● Frederick County Public Library

● Infants & Toddlers

● Child Care Choices

● Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Siteso Children’s Center at FCCo Monocacy Montessori Communitieso The Learning Bee

Community Resources & Programs