The Four Corners Regional Education Cooperative #1, with Bloomfield Schools as the fiscal agent, received WKKF funding to plan for the expansion and enhancement of Pre-Kindergarten programs. This document contains the results of extended examination of current programs within the Bloomfield Schools geographic area. This report contains 4 major sections, as follows 1. Overview of current Pre-K options 2. Indicators and review process for assessing program characteristics 3. Results and identified areas for enhancement 4. Contextualized findings and actions to address program indicators Four Corners REC #1 collaborated with multiple stakeholders and partners to determine a process and indicators for assessing pre-k programs, not only in areas of instruction and environment but also in key supports for children’s social-emotional development and cultural relevancy. Development partners included the public school district, NM PED Pre-K program leadership, NM ECECD leadership, and tribal liaisons. The Navajo Nation early childhood leadership provided additional input into the issues of cultural relevancy. (author abstract)
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