Community Engagement Meeting Taylor Early Childhood September 2, 2015

Taylor Early Childhood Background Information 1.Student enrollment Districts serviced (Dunklin, CC, Festus, R-7) 3.Services available Dually certified teachers, five speech and language pathologists, occupational therapist, physical therapist, full time nurse, full time secretary, at least one para educator in each classroom

Taylor Early Childhood Background Information 4.Benefits of Preschool Programming “Well-designed preschool education programs produce long term improvements in school success, including higher achievement test scores, lower rates of grade repetition and special education, and higher educational attainment. Some preschool programs are also associated with reduced delinquency and crime in childhood and adulthood.” 5.Title One Preschool “The strongest evidence suggests that economically disadvantaged children reap long-term benefits from preschool.”

Taylor Early Childhood Facilities Planning Needs Prioritized: 1)Security issues 2)Handicap accessibility 3)Connect both buildings 4)Gym renovation 5)Library 6)Sensory room

Taylor Early Childhood Issues Prioritized 1.Security Issues a. Office should be the first point of contact b. Unsecured access to Butterfly Building c. Classroom security- door hardware d. Vehicular traffic flow e. Parking lot lighting f. Security cameras-exterior

Security Issues First point of contact is classroom Unsecured access to Butterfly Wing Office is second point of contact Door hardware

Security Issues Office and classroom hardware Glass panes, classroom doors

Security Issues Vehicular traffic flow, problematic at p.m. pick-up and high school afternoon activities

Taylor early Childhood Issues Prioritized 2.Handicap Accessible Playground a. Playground b. Outdoor walkways

Handicapped Accessibility- Playground Lack of handicap accessible equipment and ramp Stairs leading to playground Deteriorating walkways Handicap entrance to playground

Taylor Early Childhood Issues Prioritized 3.Connecting the Main Building with the Butterfly Wing a. Travel between buildings for children with mobility concerns b. Travel between buildings during inclement weather c. Impact on instructional time

connecting Buildings Walkway between Main Building and Butterfly Wing

Taylor Early Childhood Issues Prioritized 4.Renovate Existing Gym a. Play equipment for children b. Use of gym (for high school athletics) c. Lighting

Renovate Existing Gym

High school athletic equipment in Taylor Gymnasium

Taylor Early Childhood Issues Prioritized 5.The Need for a Preschool Library a. Early literacy and test scores b. Book grant c. Parent resource center *parent support group initiative 2015

Preschool Library Current supplies are stored in OT and PT room.

Taylor Early Childhood Issues Prioritized 6.Sensory Room a. Increased needs for sensory integration b. Benefits of sensory input for all children *Currently, our OT, PT, Sensory, and Library share one room in the Butterfly Wing. *Currently, our OT, PT, Sensory, and Library share one room in the Butterfly Wing.

Sensory Room/Ot/PT OT equipment, PT equipment and sensory equipment

Additional Concerns Accessibility of nurse’s officeOne faculty restroom for 33 Adults

Taylor early Childhood Summary Needs Prioritized: 1)Security issues 2)Handicap accessibility 3)Connect both buildings 4)Gym renovation 5)Library 6)Sensory room

Concept Floor Plan

Taylor Early Childhood Thanks you! “Increasing public investment in effective preschool education programs for all children can produce substantial educational, social, and economic benefits.”

References Barnett, Steven W. (2008). Preschool education and its lasting effects: Research and policy implications. Education Policy Research Unit,