McLean County Unit District No. 5
Early Learning Program
Available for students ages 3 to 5
Transportation Provided
**Eligibility Based on Need**
For more information about the McLean County Unit District No. 5 Early Learning Pre-K Program,
please call (309) 452-0746.
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Unit 5 offers a fun and exciting Pre-Kindergarten program for qualifying students ages three to five. This program is available free of charge to eligible students living within District boundaries. Pre-K staff determines eligibility and student acceptance into the program. Placement is based on student need.
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The purpose of Unit 5's Early Learning program is to provide a stimulating and
nurturing environment for young children. Students are given the
chance to become successful and build self-confidence. This program
is designed to increase student opportunities, help prepare for
future achievements, and meet individual needs and goals in eight
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These domains of learning are part of the Illinois Early Learning State Standards. |
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Who is Eligible? Children must:
Children with developmental delays, which affect normal growth and development or who are at risk of academic failure may be eligible for services and supports. Eligibility will be based on the presence of noted delays in one or more of the developmental areas listed below. Eligibility is determined by the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team. call our office for a developmental screening. The Developmental Areas |
| Attendance: Daily attendance by students is very important for academic and social growth. Student attendance is as follows:
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What does your child need to start?
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Student Learning Goals:
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| Instructional Strategies: The Early Learning Program practices the The Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum is an environmentally based, active learning curriculum in which children learn important skills and content and develop social competence. It shows teachers how to work with children at different developmental levels, how to adapt the environment to make it increasingly challenging, and how to involve parents in taking an active role in the program. The Creative Curriculum is also aligned with the Illinois Early Learning State Standards. Not only is every aspect of The Creative Curriculum based on sound developmental theory and evidence-based research, but numerous research studies have been conducted to validate its effectiveness. The learning environment is the structure of the classroom that sets the context for teaching and learning. It establishes a classroom structure that includes the daily routine and schedule, choice times, a small- and large-group time. It also creates a classroom community that promotes positive relationships and where children make friends and learn social problem-solving skills. A developmental approach is used to meet each child's individual needs. Many of the classroom learning activities include: |
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Language Experiences Hands-on Science Basic Mathematic Activities Dramatic Play Music Activities |
Cooking Experiences Creative Art Activities Indoor/Outdoor Cooperative Play Field Trips
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To learn more about The Creative Curriculum go to http://www.teachingstrategies.com/page/preschool.cfm
