Franklin Public Schools’ Integrated Pre-Kindergarten Program

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NOW ENROLLING

For the 2023-2024 school year

2023-2024 ECDC Application

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Kelty Kelley, M.Ed., Principal

F.X. O’Regan

Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street (rear)

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-541-8166

Fax: 508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklinps.net

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kid

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A message from our principal...

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What do YOU need to know...

• Meet our ECDC Educators
• Social Emotional Learning
• Teaching and Learning
• Language-based Learning
• Technology at ECDC
• Moving to Learn
• Outdoor Spaces
• Nursing and Wellness
• Special Education
• Community Engagement
• Parent Connections
• Frequently Asked Questions

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New Student Application

Meet our ECDC Educators!

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UPDATE Coming!

There have been some changes since we first put this together for in 2021…but an update is on its way!

Most of the same people are still make up our ECDC team!

Social Emotional Learning

• Foundation of teaching and learning at ECDC is SEL
• Zones of Regulations
• “I CAN” Statements that focus on relationships, self management, social awareness and more.

Click here to view ECDC “I Can” Statements

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Teaching and Learning

• Our ECDC team is committed to
• supporting each child as a unique learner.
• We focus on the “whole child,” developmental domains: Cognitive, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Prewriting, Self-help, Speech and Language and Social Emotional.
• Our ECDC team works together to provide rich, engaging opportunities to learn by doing; to learn through play!
• ECDC curriculum is research-based and aligned with the MA frameworks

Click here to learn more about our BDPK Curriculum

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Language-based Learning

Here at ECDC we recognize that all young children are language learners and we work with our Speech and Language Pathologists to support all students!

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Technology at ECDC

• We have a team of teachers who work together as our ECDC “Tech Team”
• We are committed providing meaningful, interactive learning experiences with technology

View the ECDC Position Paper on Technology

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Moving to Learn

Physical Therapy, Dr. Joanne MacNeil

Provides consultation and support to ensure students can move freely and confidently around our school, using the playground, motor room and more!

Occupational Therapy, Sandra Wong, OT

Provides consultation, specialized instruction for fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing and more!

Music, Movement and Yoga!

All of our classroom teachers incorporate Music, Movement and even Yoga into their school day!

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Outdoor Spaces

We have several outdoor spaces where students can play and explore! We even have a new fenced in outdoor classroom area!

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Nursing and Wellness

• Suzanne Roma, RN, full time at ECDC
• Provides nurturing nursing care to all students
• Conducts lessons on handwashing, allergy awareness and more
• Develops Health Care plans with families for students with complex or significant medical concerns

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Special Education, Sarah Martin, Team Chair

• All our ECDC teachers are special educators as well as early childhood specialists
• Our teachers know and understand child development and provide families with coaching and support to help each child shine
• We conduct special education evaluations and develop IEPs, if necessary
• We conduct SCREENINGS for all students when they enter ECDC
• We offer free developmental screenings for children between 3 and 5 years old

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Parent Connections

• Parent Communication Council
• Our PCC meets monthly and fund raises to support programs like Barn Babies and Pumpernickel Puppets
• PCC members volunteer to facilitate play groups on no school days and to help with teacher prep
• Parents can volunteer in classrooms
• We work with families to find ways for parents to
• Connections Parents of Children with Special Needs
• Provides parents an opportunity to connect over shared experiences
• 2 Family curriculum nights
• Fun, engaging and playful way for ECDC families to learn through discovery!

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Community Engagement

Here is SOME of what we offer:

Senior Ambassadors: provides an opportunity for multi generational connections

Best Buddies: Middle school Best Buddies are assigned to classrooms and become part of the classroom community

FHS Early Childhood Class: Partner with FHS students interested in a career in early childhood and/or special education

Self Help CFCE: Provide family fun and parent training

Local FPD, FFD: join us at our Fun Fair, during our Community Helpers unit and more

FPS Food Services: “Cooking with Colin”

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Frequently Asked Questions...

• Do students have to be potty trained to attend ECDC?
• No. Although we encourage it, and support you in helping your little one train, we do not require it.
• Do you have a cafeteria for Snack/Lunch?
• No, but watch this video to learn more!
• Do you provide transportation?
• Although we do have some students who are transported on public school vans, this is only available for students through requiring Special Education Services.
• Do you offer after school care?
• At this time we do not. We are a part day pre-kindergarten program operating on the public school calendar.

Please call the ECDC Office at 508-541- 8166 for registration information and

if you have any other questions!

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