Early Childhood

Program Structure

and Organization
 

Early Childhood will work collaboratively with Oakland County schools, families and communities to develop a systemic approach to support the development and academic achievement of all children from birth through eight years age.

In our work we strive to:

• Improve teaching practices, classroom environment and program quality
  
• Facilitate family education, involvement and engagement
  
• Promote community collaboration, effectiveness and efficiency
  
• Ensure support for children and with developmental and behavioral challenges

Through our use and promotion of:

• Focused efforts to close the achievement gap
  
• Research/evidenced-based practices
  
• Culturally responsive approaches
  
• Data-based decision-making
  
• Appropriate standards
  
• Deep thinking and reflective understanding about content, practice and professional development
  
• Interdepartmental and partnership approaches

Click here to listen to Building Children's Brains, an informational recording about early brain development contributing to adult success.

Program Support	Workshops and Literacy Brochures	Publications
Attending a high quality early childhood program prepares children to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. Experts agree that children who have quality early learning experiences are better prepared to be successful in school and throughout life. Oakland County's free preschool opportunities, Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program, both use research based curriculum to prepare children both academically and socially for success in school. Click below for an online searchable map of Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program locations in Oakland County. Online Searchable Map     Early Literacy     Early On Oakland   3-Tier (RTI-MTSS) Elementary Literacy Resources     Great Start Collaborative-Oakland   Parent Education   Positive Behavior Support for Young Children   Behavior and Social Emotional Development   Full Day Kindergarten Planning Materials: Full Day Kindergarten Daily Schedule Components.aspx Kindergarten Bibliography.aspx      ELA Common Core PowerPoint	COR Flier HighScope Building Awareness Flier HighScope Bulding Knowledge Flier Conflict Resolution Strategies Flier HighScope Applying Knowledge Flier   Literacy Checklists for Parents Printing Instructions - Copy front to back and fold in three. Literacy Checklist - A Literacy Checklist - B Literacy Checklist - C Literacy Checklist - D Literacy Checklist - E Literacy Checklist - F Literacy Checklist - G Literacy Checklist - H Parent Survey   Parent and Parent Educator Workshops and Playgroups   Early On Family Support Series Workshops Winter 2013   Early On Family Support Series Workshops Summer 2013    Move, Play & Sing! Summer 2013  (for non-walkers)    Music and Movement for Young Children Winter 2013      Great Start Learning Together Playgroups Materials     Teacher Workshops   Common Core State Standards Writing Units of Study K-2nd Grade Booklet 2012-2013 Readers Workshop K-2nd Grade 2012-2013 Kindergarten Essentials   *Lunch and materials will be provided to all workshop participants.	Summer 2013 GSRP/Head Start Directory 2013 Early Learning Calendar 2013 Community Resource Guide     2013 Early On Summer Calendar  2013 Early Childhood Guide to Summer Services  Guide to Fun for Families - Sixth Edition Great Start and Born Learning Parent Materials Order Form  Oakland County Great Start Parent Resource Guide  Super Summer Success Reading Program Their Future is in Our Hands FREE          Screenings! Young children change and grow at such a fast pace. If you are interested in learning more about your child's development, and your child is between 3 months and 5 years, follow this link for a free developmental screen. Click here for further information.     FREE    Books for Kids! United Way for Southeastern Michigan is creating successful adults by kindergarten. You and your child can participate in one of United Way for Southeastern Michigan's many early childhood activities that offer free books for kids and free - and fun - activities for parents. Imagination Library - Children are more successful in life when they are read to from birth. United Way is helping parents make the most out of reading time through the Imaginary Library. Imagination Library provides free books for children from birth to age 5. It is available in targeted communities that have an identified need for early childhood education and support. Benefits include: One free book each month mailed to the home, up to age 5; A graduation book on the fifth birthday to help the transition to kindergarten; Free newsletter, website, and other learning materials for parents  Click here to view and print out a copy of the Imagination Library Registration Form.   Born Learning Materials Child Care Checklist Everyday Activities for Dads Fun and Games with Songs Learning on the Go Making Reading Fun Meal Ideas for Young Children The Playbook   Your Child At... Birth 2 Months 4-6 Months 6-9 Months 9-12 Months 12-18 Months 18-24 Months 24-36 Months 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years