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Communnity of Partners
 Redding School District
Serving as First 5 Shasta's primary partner in the school readiness
program, the Redding School District employs Family Advocates,
provides information to family child care providers regarding kindergarten
standards, and will provide a variety of trainings for early childhood
educators including:
- "A Framework
for Understanding Poverty" - training for kindergarten
and first grade teachers.
- "California Statewide Reading Results Project" -
training series for preschool, kindergarten and first grade teachers.
The REMEDY Project
A school readiness partner providing services to families living within the
Redding School District. These services are designed to empower both
youth and their families.
- Counseling Services - Free counseling services for
families with children under five years of age that live in the Cypress
or Juniper attendance areas.
- Transportation - Free transportation
for families participating in REMEDY counseling services.
- Family
Literacy Program - "PARENTS" classes offered at Cypress
and Juniper that enhance literacy skills while sharing parenting techniques. Families
receive books for their child and a free computer upon completion of the 13-week
course.
Shasta County Office of Education - Early Childhood Services
A school readiness partner providing early learning opportunities to families
with children ages 3-to-5 years old.
- Juniper State Preschool - additional
half-day session for children living in the Juniper attendance area
(must meet eligibility requirements). Provides
active learning environment that benefits children's intellectual, physical,
emotional and social development.
- Bridges to Success - offers support to
families and care providers regarding social/emotional development
issues and behavior management of children ages 3-to-5.
Shasta
Head Start - Early Head Start
A school readiness partner
providing a variety of services including:
- New Early Head Start Center on Juniper Academy campus
- serving children from 18 months through 3-years
old. Enriching
opportunities for children to explore and learn in
a nurturing child care environment.
- Parenting groups
and classes on Cypress and Juniper campuses. Classes
include Exploring Parenting Curriculum and Nurturing Curriculum. Groups
include Couples Support Group, focusing on marriage issues such as
communication, parenting styles and finances.
- Provider trainings - "Second
Step Violence Prevention Curriculum". For
preschool and kindergarten teachers and family child care providers.
City of Redding
A school readiness partner providing fun, on-campus
activities for children under five years of age and parents.
Classes encourage parents and children to spend quality time together enjoying
music, dance, story times and play.
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