Enhance
the quality of 65 subsidized early care and education programs serving at risk
infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children.
76
Programs 8 submitted self-study
Increase
skills and knowledge of approximately 600 staff and 65 child care directors in
providing high quality care and education.
430
staff and 67 directors
Establish
and provide professional development continuum based on needs of program staff
and directors.
Design
includes in-depth study and support offered bilingually for curriculum development
and implementation using models such as High/Scope, Creative Curriculum and Program
for Infant and Toddler Caregivers.
Assist
teaching staff with scholarships in obtaining a CDA or AA/AS Degree in Child Development
and Education offered by Miami-Dade Community College.
47
staff are currently participating in scholarship programs.
Work
with community organiztions and business to establish direct partnerships for
program support.
Facility
grants obtained to support improvements for 18 programs, grants amount: $264,000
