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PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM 2017-2018

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

We’re excited to announce that in 2017-2018, Edmonton Public Schools will have more Pre-Kindergarten programming locations than ever before! Pre-Kindergarten (formerly called Early Education and Early Learning) supports children who have a first language other than English or mild, moderate or severe delays in their development in building their strengths and skills in a playful, language-rich environment.

UPDATE: In March, families attended sessions to learn more about Pre-Kindergarten and find out if their child is eligible for programming. These sessions are now over. Learn more about Pre-Kindergarten program eligibility.

ATTEND A SCREENING SESSION

Screening sessions are for children and families who are not yet connected with an early intervention agency or Alberta Health Services for assessment. During the session, a Speech Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist will assess children using toys, books and fun activities while parents are in the same room.

SIGN UP TO ATTEND

To learn more and sign up, contact one of the Pre-Kindergarten program schools that is holding a session north of 100 Avenue NW or south of 100 Avenue NW. Please register for one session only.

ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION

Some children will have a formal report or diagnosis from a healthcare professional. If your child has a report (dated after March 1, 2017) from Alberta Health Services or is scheduled to receive an assessment after March 1, you are invited to attend an information session to find out if your child is eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the upcoming school year.

SIGN UP TO ATTEND

Use the Find a School tool to search for Pre-Kindergarten schools in your area, and contact one of them to learn more about the information sessions and sign up. Please register for one session only.

MORE INFORMATION

Watch this video to get a sneak peek inside these fun and busy classrooms where children learn through playing with their peers.

Learn more about this program by contacting a school that offers Pre-Kindergarten or call our District Support Services team at 780-429-8030.