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Read. Follow. Verify.Hamilton Township Preschool Program Overview
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What This Bill Does
The Hamilton Township School District offers full-day preschool for three and four-year-olds at three local locations. The program is supported by a federal grant and focuses on and professional teacher support.
The program provides full-day educational services for children in Hamilton Township, with specific eligibility requirements tied to household income levels relative to the federal poverty line.
Who It Affects
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Hamilton Township families
Parents of three and four-year-olds are eligible to enroll children in the district's full-day preschool program.
Preschool educators
Teachers receive professional development, coaching, and support for curriculum implementation.
Key Facts
- The district operates 24 full-day preschool classrooms for three and four-year-olds.
- Program sites include Joseph C. Shaner School, William Davies Middle School, and Gateway Headstart Early Childhood Center.
- Eligibility for the grant-funded program is restricted to students living in households below 200% of the federal poverty level.
- The program is funded by a federal grant awarded in 2014, renewable for up to four years.
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- Preschool students must be potty trained to participate in the 'Kids Corner' before and after school program.
- Instructional coaches provide training on 'Creative Curriculum' and 'Second Step' programs.
- The program provides specific support for children with disabilities and English language learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Expansion to Full-Day
The district has transitioned from partial programs to full-day preschool for all three and four-year-olds in the township.
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