Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Training June 2014 For students entering pre-k in September

Why Pre-K? 2 The Need 1. Economic Impact: our economic future depends on best-trained and educated workforce  10% annual return on early childhood education Greater school success Reduced crime and delinquency Increased earnings over lifetime 2. Improved Access and Quality: More sites with enhanced instruction  ~70% of children lack access to full day pre-K  Opportunity to enhance current program quality 3. Affects all 5 Boroughs: ~70,000 children, many in high need areas across the City  Diverse language needs: 1/5 of children in NYC kindergarten classes is an English Language Learner The UPK Vision High Quality, Full-Day, Free Pre-K in 2 Years The City is ready to implement UPK and its success will result in:  ~70,000 children with access by 2015 (~50,000 by Sept ’14)  High Quality options for families in public schools or CBOs  42% increase in $ amount spent per child (~$10k vs ~$7k)  Increased support for family in high- need areas Ready to Launch High Quality, Full-Day, Pre-K is among the most effective ways to reduce economic inequality and increase social mobility

Eligibility: Any child who turns 4 by Dec 31 For the school year, this is any child born in 2010 AND resides in New York City (any of the 5 boroughs) Days and Hours: 5 days a week for 180 days UPK Hours: Between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Half-day programs: 2 hours and 30 minutes Full-day programs: 6 hours and 20 minutes Some programs provide extended day services. Pre-Kindergarten Features 3

Settings: Public Schools Community-Based Early Childhood Centers (CBECCs) that are DOHMH-licensed Head Start/Child Care Programs Day Care Centers Group Family Day Care Programs Private-pay programs and independent schools Class Size: 18 Students : 2 Adults 19 or 20 Students : 3 Adults Pre-Kindergarten Features (continued) 4

Public School Pre-K Programs Application period ended April 23 Admissions is not first come, first served Matching letters sent to families in early June School-based admissions are June 20 Community-Based Early Childhood Center (CBECC) Pre-K Programs Priority application by June 26 Contact CBECCs directly to apply Admission policies vary by CBECC DOE providing assistance to families Families have several high quality options 5 Public Schools & CBECCs

UPK 2014 Timeline 6 MayJuneJulyAugSeptOctAprilMarch Key Milestones 4/23 9/4 6/9–203/35/296/26 Start of school year & vacancy flyer CBECC data system (PreKIDS) opens CBECC application priority deadline Public school pre-registration period Notification of public school matches & release of CBECC list (early June) PEP approval of CBECC list Public school application deadline Pre-K admission opens We are here

What Have We Accomplished To Date? 7 Social Media Campaign 40,000+ Families applied to public school [Add agency/org. outreach event] 700,000 Robo-calls to families [Add agency/ org. outreach] Digital Subway Radio Print A glance at UPK to date…

Next Steps: What happens next? 8 Notice of public school matches sent Was your child matched to a public school? Pre-register for public school Pre-register at the school between 6/9 and 6/20 Learn about CBECCs What is a CBECC? Local options What CBECCs are close to me? Apply to a CBECC Apply & enroll at the CBECC Priority deadline June 26 Not matchedMatched Did you apply to a public school UPK program? Did not apply Applied

CBECC Push How to find a CBECC? Online: nyc.gov/prek School Search Map Tool Phone: 311 Text: – type “prek” or “escuela” Paper: Directories with CBECC locations How to learn more about a CBECC? Call or visit the site to learn more What to consider when choosing a CBECC? Program hours and services Daily schedule Expectations for learning Family engagement How to apply? CBECC applications are available at any CBECC site or online at nyc.gov/prek Applications may be submitted online, in person at CBECC sites, or by mail: Pre-K Early Childhood Department of Education 52 Chambers Street New York, NY Most families will enroll in CBECCs. We can help.

CBECC Pre-K: After Families Apply What to Expect After You Submit the CBECC Application… The CBECC will let the family know whether space is available for the child. Families will be required to complete all CBECC registration documentation to finalize the CBECC enrollment process. For more information about CBECC enrollment processes, visit nyc.gov/prek or call

CBECC Quality CBECC programs are quality alternatives to public school Pre-K CBECC teachers are trained in college programs with at least a Bachelor’s Degree and some cases a Master’s degree Teachers and staff must be fingerprinted and cleared by NYSED Quality is maintained with oversight by principals, directors and other administrators on site Dept. of Early Childhood Education provides support from field offices including: 11 o Educational Administrators o Operational Administrators o Instructional Coordinators o Coaches o Social Workers

Outreach Efforts this Summer How [agency] Can Help: [insert outreach activities] DOE Facilitated enrollment: Help families identify nearby CBECCs Ensure they have the resources to apply and enroll Follow up with families through enrollment 12

Target Neighborhoods In some neighborhoods, the number of seats will outpace the number of families applying to fill them (Supply > Demand) Outreach efforts (both large events and individual outreach) may have the greatest impact in these target neighborhoods The following list of neighborhoods is updated based on our latest enrollment data 13 Neighborhoods with >500 New SeatsZip Codes Supply › Demand NeighborhoodsZip Codes Crotona/Tremont10453, 10457, 10460East Harlem10029, 10035, Flushing/Clearview11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11358, Brownsville/Ocean Hill 11212, Jamaica11412, 11423, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, Bushwick/ East Williamsburg 11206, Ridgewood/Forest Hills 11374, 11375, 11378, 11379, Greenpoint/ Williamsburg 11211, 11222, Woodside/Elmhurst/ Corona 11368, 11373, 11377East Flatbush/ Ditmas Park 11203, 11226

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Public School UPK: Pre-Registration To pre-register, a family must bring the pre-k eligible child to the school. They must also bring: Your child Your offer letter Proof of Child’s age (birth certificate or passport) Immunization records Proof of residence (two documents) List of acceptable documents can be found on page 6 of the Pre-Kindergarten Directory. 16

17 Choosing a CBECC: Questions to Consider Program Hours and Services  Where is the program located and is it easily accessible?  What are the pre-k program hours?  Are there other services offered outside of the pre-kindergarten hours?  What are the eligibility requirements for those other services?  Are tours available to see the program facility? Daily Schedule  What does a typical day look like for the children?  Does the schedule include a balance of choice time, small group teacher- directed time and whole class activities?  Is there time set aside for physical activity? Is there indoor or outdoor space for physical activity? Expectations for Learning  When children leave, what does the program expect them to know and be able to do?  How do teachers know how children are doing throughout the year? What assessments are used to track children’s progress?  How does the program share children’s progress with families? Family Engagement  Is the staff warm and welcoming?  What opportunities are there for families to participate in the program? Are there leadership opportunities? Volunteer opportunities?  How does the program extend learning to/from the home? What support will be provided to extend?  What other supports does the program provide to families?

Students with Disabilities Families interested in a pre-k program for the school year should participate in the standard pre-k admissions process. Some families may need to work with their local Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to identify an appropriate placement. To learn more about submitting an application for students who require special services, please visit