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 promortion 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) 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	Pre-K Series Workshop Teaching Each and Every Preschool Student: Quality Teaching Practices in Preschool Classrooms This two part session will focus on Program Standards 7 through 11 of the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality.   Literacy Workshops     Reading Workshop 2010 - 2011 Print on legal sized paper - choose "File" then "Page Setup" then change orientation to "landscape" and size to "legal" then click "ok". Now you are ready to print.       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 2012     Early On Music & Movement Workshops for Non-Walkers Winter 2012    Early On Music & Movement Workshops for Toddlers Winter 2012    February - May 2012 Classes - Great Start  Learning Together Playgroups and Parent Workshops     Great Start Learning Together Playgroups Materials         *So sorry, breakfast will no longer be provided for workshops.	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.    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. 2011 Community Resource Guide 2011 Early Childhood Guide to Summer Services   2012 Early Learning Calendar     2012 Infant Toddler Calendar    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