About Us
A
Stepping Stone Foundation-Educating two generations at once!
Founded
in 1989, A Stepping Stone currently collaborates with Isaac, Alhambra and Flowler
School Districts to provide five preschool classes for a total of 100 3
and 4 year-old preschool children, 39 younger siblings, and adult education
and parenting classes for 100
of their parents in Phoenix, Arizona. Identified
as those children most at risk of school failure due to low literacy in the
home environment, children attend a quality preschool program. Their parents
attend English and/or GED preperation classes while younger siblings attend
a nurturing childcare setting.
A
Stepping Stone parents agree to:
- attend GED or ESL classes
- attend parenting workshops
- work a minimum of two mornings
each month in the classroom
- open their home monthly to
visits from the teachers.
"Why
is preschool so important anyway? Isn't beginning one's education in kindergarten
early enough?"
For
children to be ready to begin school healthy and ready to learn, we need to
be sure not only to give children a great start, but support their parents to
be that child's first best teacher. Our style of educating the whole family
has been scientifically proven to have great effect on children. Last year A
Stepping Stone Foundation commissioned and independent evaluation of our programs.
Look for that report on our site by Nov. 15, 2008.
First
Things First Article
"Investing in children earlier and providing an equal opportunity for
all children can potentially alleviate some of the educational, social and medical
problems that negatively impact children's chances to succeed. It is an opportunity
to build a better educated, more productive workforce and community of citizens
for the future."
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PROGRAMS
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Prepare children for success in school.
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Promote
adult literacy and English language mastery.
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Train
parents to support the developmental growth of their children.
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SERVICES
PROVIDED AT SCHOOL
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Early
childhood education.
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Hot
breakfast and lunch.
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Parenting
workshops on topics such as:
-Parents
as Classroom Helpers.
-Developing
Self-esteem in Children.
-Health
and Nutrition.
-Reading
Activities to Do at Home.
-Games
to Play with Your Children.
-Parent/Child
Communication.
-Discipline
and Guidance.
-Talking
to Children About Sexuality.
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SERVICES
PROVIDED FOR FAMILIES
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At-home
educational activities for children through home visits.
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English
as a Second language (ESL) classes.
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Adult
Basic Education or GED classes.
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Literacy
tutoring for parents and training for community volunteers.
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Discussion
of social services available to the parents.
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Child
Care during parent education.
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Christmas
Angel gifts for all preschoolers and their siblings.
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We
thank you for investing in our children's futures. We assure you that
you will make a difference for our children, their families, and
the community as a whole.
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Last
updated on:
5 February, 2008
