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Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program (CHECP)
The Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program (CHECP) is a developmentally-based learning environment that provides each child with the opportunity to learn and grow at his or her own pace. Students with identified special education needs and those who are developing typically learn and play together. The philosophy of the Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program is that: • All children can be successful. • All children can learn and develop. • All children learn and develop at their own pace given their unique learning styles. • All children learn through active exploration of their environments. • All children learn through interaction with peers and adults.
Some of the highlights of the year have been: • The program moved from our two previous sites (Admin Building and Blanchard School) and is now in one location at the brand-new Boardwalk Campus. • CHECP staff continued to prioritize Outdoor Learning Time . This included exploring nature and wildlife around the campus and participating in yoga on the boardwalk. • Teaching staff continued to use the Heggerty Curriculum to help support students’ phonemic awareness and early literacy skills. • Preschoolers participated in specials (art, music, physical education, library) provided by Gates and Douglas specialists throughout the school year. • After a couple of years of inactivity, the PTO was restarted and is now the Carol Huebner PTA (Parent Teacher Association) .
• All children need a nurturing, predictable environment in which to grow and learn. • Play is the foundation of a child’s learning and development. • All children learn best in an “inclusive,” child-centered, developmentally appropriate environment. • The role of adults is to support and facilitate each child’s learning. 144 students were enrolled in the program by the end of the school year. This included students who were supported with drive-in related services for speech-language therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Throughout the year CHECP staff also worked in collaboration with parents, area preschools and childcare programs and provided 46 evaluations and over 50 observations , screenings and consultations to support students and families in the community.
Joseph Gibowicz EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR
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