SOME SCCDC EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES....
Schoharie County Head Start
Lark
Street Child Care Center
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
KIDZ
CLUB
Education
The overall goal of the
education services at SCCDC is to work with families to provide an
appropriate learning environment for each child enrolled. Parent
participation is encouraged and respected in the on-going process of
planning for and providing a quality educational program.
SCCDC is committed to providing
age-appropriate experiences that support the overall development of all
children, including those with disabilities. We know that young
children learn best when they are actively involved in their
environment. As you visit our classrooms, it may appear that the
children are only playing and not really learning. In actuality,
the children are benefiting from from carefully planned hands-on
activities that teach them a variety of skills while they have
fun.
Implementing a curriculum that
best prepares children for success in the public school is the
main priority for Schoharie County Child Development
Council. In an effort to evaluate our progress towards this goal, a
formal system to measure the outcomes of our curriculum and services is
in place. Information regarding each child's development progress
is gathered on an on-going basis and is used as the foundation of the
individualization process.
The Creative Curriculum is
currently used as a guide for education staff as they plan for
activities in the classroom and on home visits.
Classrooms
In Aker School Cobleskill
Center there are 6 Head Start classrooms. In LSCC there is 1 infant room, 1 toddler room, 1 pre-school room and 1
wrap-around room which serves both Head Start and LSCC
children. Kidz Club has 2 classrooms for the summer and
serves school age children. 1 UPK classroom is available in
the fall of 2009 at the Cobleskill center.
Schoharie Center has 3 classrooms for
Head Start children. Sharon Springs and North Blenheim
sites have morning and afternoon classes for Head Start and UPK.
Children
With Special Needs
Head Start/Early Head Start and Universal Pre-Kindergarten are committed
to providing educational services to all children, including those with
special needs. Assessments and daily reports are provided to identify
your child's strengths and any concerns. If concerns regarding your
child's development are identified, SCCDC staff will work with
you to access all available resources. With your permission staff
will refer your child to the appropriate local agency and/or a complete
developmental or sensory screenings.
Field Trips
All classrooms will explore the
surrounding community through regular walks. If staff plan to go
on a field trip away from the center, you will receive a permission slip
to sign in advance.
Staffing
LSCC-Infant, toddler and
pre-school rooms are staffed by a Head Teacher and 1 or 2
Classroom Aides. Kidz Club is staffed by a Head Teacher and a
Classroom Aide
SCHS-Pre-school,
wrap-around and Head Start rooms
are staffed by Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Classroom
Aides.
UPK-Each UPK classroom has a
Certified Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher and/or Classroom
Aides.
Call your
Family Advocate or Center Director if you have questions.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the
centers is the responsibility of the parent. Head Start provides a
limited number of bus routes. Transportation is limited to pick-up
points. Door to door stops are not possible. You will be
given a set of bus rules before school starts. Please read them
carefully, and share them with your child, as the rules are for your
child's safety. Parents of bus riders are asked to have the
children at the bus stop on time in the morning. Parents are asked to
come aboard the bus to secure their seatbelt. Any changes in
pick-up and drop-off points need to be cleared in advance with the
center. Change in authorized persons to pick up your child requires
written permission. If the staff are unfamiliar with the
individual picking up your child, they will be asked to show photo ID to
identify themselves. Emergency contact numbers need to be updated
on a regular basis.
See your Center Director
or call Kevin Kutzscher, Transportation Manager for more information at
518-234-7521
SCCDC
Main
Office: 114 Lark Street
Cobleskill, New York
12043
518-234-7521-phone 518-234-4320-
fax
The information provided on
this web site is for information purposes only and does not
provide any particular recommendations. Be sure to see
your community health/mental health provider or other
professionals as needed.
