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Hamilton Township Preschool Program Overview

Original title: Hamilton Township School District - Preschool

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
  • 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

Who is eligible for the preschool program?
The program serves three and four-year-olds living in Hamilton Township, with grant-funded spots prioritized for those below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Can my child attend before or after school care?
Yes, preschool students may participate in the 'Kids Corner' program if they are potty trained.
Where are the preschool classes located?
Classes are held at the Joseph C. Shaner School, William Davies Middle School, and the Gateway Headstart Early Childhood Center.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

Connected Entities

organizationHamilton Township School DistrictThe local school district operating the preschool program.Map →
other24Total number of classrooms currently in the program.Map →
organizationU.S. Department of EducationJoint provider of the federal preschool grant.Map →
locationJoseph C. Shaner SchoolA site for the preschool program.Map →
personHeather McGintyInstructional coach for the program.Map →
locationGateway Headstart Early Childhood CenterA site for the preschool program.Map →
personLaurie DerringerInstructional coach for the program.Map →
locationWilliam Davies Middle SchoolA site for the preschool program.Map →
personAndrea RussomannoInstructional coach for the program.Map →
organizationU.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesJoint provider of the federal preschool grant.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hamiltonschools.org

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  • Controversy5
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