In July 2014, Federal Programs was renamed Foundational Learning and Family Engagement. Our new department name and logo reflect the comprehensive services we provide, rather than the associated funding. Because we serve the same students and the same schools, the department’s mission aligns closely with those of the HCPS departments of Elementary Education and Exceptional Education. Our three main areas of focus (described below) are 1) providing foundational preschool experiences to our youngest and most vulnerable population, 2) providing foundational learning in reading and math in our most challenged schools, and 3) facilitating the engagement of all families in their children’s education.
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Early Learning Preschool – braided funding from the federal Head Start and Title I 4-year-old programs; the Virginia Preschool Initiative; and the Virginia Preschool Initiative Plus program.
The overall goal of HCPS Early Learning Preschool is to provide students the opportunity to learn by helping them discover answers through hands-on learning activities that stimulate their curiosity and creativity. The preschool program curriculum strives to increase language development, motor and thinking skills and social interactions through cooperative learning activities. The curriculum also focuses on social, emotional and physical development. Currently, there are 53 preschool classrooms in 25 buildings in Henrico County. Students attend preschool five days a week for 6.25 hours a day. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided to students participating in the preschool programs. The funding for Early Learning Preschool is provided by grants (from the federal Head Start and Title I 4-year-old programs; the Virginia Preschool Initiative; and the Virginia Preschool Initiative Plus program), braided to create one consistent program at all schools.
Henrico County Public Schools is recruiting for Early Learning Preschool
HCPS Early Learning Preschool is designed to provide a high-quality preschool environment for children who live in Henrico County and will be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2019. The program is fully funded by Head Start, Title I and the Virginia Preschool Initiative programs.
To apply, parents or guardians must submit a pre-application online at https://goo.gl/8ZLunL (English) or https://goo.gl/aQn0ek (Spanish). A family advocate will contact you to schedule an appointment to complete the application process.
Family advocates can answer questions about the program and guide prospective families through the application process.
Please note that children are not admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not guaranteed acceptance into the program. Henrico Schools encourages families of children with special needs to apply; if children require special accommodations, families should notify school staff when scheduling the appointment. The program is no cost for families and transportation will be provided for preschool students in accordance with HCPS transportation guidelines. HCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.
For additional information, call New Bridge Learning Center at 804-328-8100. You can also go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics,” or go straight to henricoschools.us/foundationallearning-family-engagement/preschoolrecruitment/.
The following elementary schools currently have preschool programs:Adams
Arthur R. Ashe Jr.
Baker
Chamberlayne
Crestview
Donahoe
Dumbarton
Fair Oaks
Glen Lea
Greenwood
Harvie
Highland Springs
HolladayJohnson
Laburnum
Lakeside
Longan
Longdale
Mehfoud
Montrose
New Bridge Learning Center (website)
Ratcliffe
Ridge (housed at Three Chopt)
Sandston
Skipwith
Ward
Contact Information:
Mandi Mulholland, Specialist 804-328-8104 or 804-328-8017
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Reclutamiento Preescolar 2019-20
Programas Federales Preescolar: fondos enlazados con los programas federales de Head Start y Title I – 4 años de edad; la Iniciativa Preescolar de Virginia; y el programa Virginia Preescolar Initiative Plus.
El objetivo general de HCPS Early Learning Preschool es proporcionar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender, ayudándoles a descubrir respuestas a través de actividades prácticas de aprendizaje que estimulen su curiosidad y creatividad. El currículo del programa preescolar se esfuerza por aumentar el desarrollo del lenguaje, las habilidades motrices y de pensamiento, y las interacciones sociales a través de actividades de aprendizaje cooperativo. El plan de estudios también se enfoca en el desarrollo social, emocional y físico. Actualmente, hay 54 salones de clases preescolares en 25 edificios en el Condado de Henrico. Los estudiantes asisten a preescolar cinco días a la semana durante 6.25 horas al día. Se proporciona desayuno, almuerzo y merienda a los estudiantes que participan en los programas preescolares. Los fondos para el Programa Preescolar Federal se proporcionan mediante subvenciones (de los programas federales de Head Start y Título I 4 años edad, la Iniciativa Preescolar de Virginia y el programa Iniciativa Preescolar Plus de Virginia), se enlazan para crear un programa consistente en todas las escuelas.
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Henrico están reclutando para el Programa Preescolar Federal 2019-20.
El Aprendizaje Temprano Pre-escolar esta diseñado para proveer un ambiente pre-escolar de alta calidad para los niños que viven en el Condado de Henrico que tendran 4 anos de edad para el 30 de Septiembre del 2019. El programa es totalmente financiado por Head Start, Title I y La Initiativa Pre-escolar de Virginia.
Para aplicar, los padres o guardianas deben (1) entregar una pre-aplicación al https://goo.gl/8ZLunL (Ingles) o https://goo.gl/aQn0ek(Español); {2} un Consejero Familiar estará en contacto para hacer una cita para completar el proceso de aplicación.
Los Consejeros Familiares pueden responder a sus preguntas sobre el programa y guiar a las familias prospectivas por el proceso de aplicación.
Los niños no serán admitidos en base del tiempo que aplicaron y no son garantizados un puesto dentro del programa. La Escuelas de Henrico les urge a las familias con niños con necesidades especiales que apliquen. Si sus niños requieren acomodaciones especiales, por favor especifique al momento de hacer su cita con los proveedores. El programa es totalmente gratis. Transportación será proveída a alumnos pre-escolares según las regulaciones de trasporte escolar.
HCPS, no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades
Para información adicional, contacte al New Bridge Learning Center al 804-328-8100 o 804-328-8104 o visite henricoschools.us y toque el subtítulo TEMA CANDENTE { HOT TOPIC} También puede ir directamente al https://henricoschools.us/foundational-learning-family-engagement/reclutamiento_preescolar/
Las siguientes escuelas primarias actualmente tienen programas preescolares:
Adams
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.
Baker
Chamberlayne
Crestview
Donahoe
Dumbarton
Fair Oaks
Glen Lea
Greenwood
Harvie
Highland Springs
HolladayJohnson
Laburnum
Lakeside
Longan
Longdale
Montrose
New Bridge Learning Center (Website)
Ratcliffe
Ridge (housed at Three Chopt)
Sandston
Skipwith
Trevvett
WardContact Information:
Mandi Mulholland, Specialist 804-328-8017
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The federal Title I program provides assistance to students most in need of instructional support in challenged schools and focuses on closing the achievement gap. Instructional resources and research-based training enable schools to develop high-quality enriched programs to meet the diverse needs of all children, families and staff. Title I maintains a staff at each school which includes at least a Title I reading teacher. Additional staff members, including Title I math teachers, may also provide support, depending on the needs of the school. As part of a division-wide initiative, Title I math and reading teachers focus on coaching to improve instruction in all classrooms in the school. In an effort to close the achievement gap, Title I provides additional supports such as lower class sizes, small-group remediation and supplemental programming. Family Advocates are also a part of the staff at Title I Schools and provide programming and support to families to ensure they can participate and engage in school programming. All staff can be reached by contacting the schools directly.
Listed below are the Title I schools and a link to the School Quality Profiles prepared by the Virginia Department of Education.
Contact Information:
Dr. Cassandra Willis, Title I Specialist 804-328-8102
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Contact Information:
HCPS McKinney-Vento Liaison: Cristina Alsop 804-652-3854 804-652-3408 (Fax)
HCPS Intervention Coordinator: Betsy Somerville 804-652-3282 804-652-3408 (Fax)
Family Assessment Analyst: Lisa Ann Abernathey 804-652-3682 804-652-3685 (Fax)
Family Assessment Analyst: Betty Garrett 804-652-3683 804-652-3685 (Fax)
