Ashford School Readiness Council

 

Promoting the Needs of Preschoolers

What is the School Readiness Council?

The School Readiness Council plans activities and events that help provide parents and children with information about resources available regarding the transitions that occur during the early childhood years. The council consists of members of various service agencies throughout town including Ashford Youth Services, Babcock Library, Board of Education, school administration and faculty, local family day care and parent representatives.

How do we support Families?

We provide parent and child interactive activities and workshops as well as literacy and cultural events. Some examples include:
Family Reading Night
Parenting Concerns Workshop
Motor Development Workshop
Other programs based on needs or interests
These programs are available to all families in the Ashford community at no cost.

 

Things we do
  • Work together with other community programs.
  • Encourage parent involvement.
  • Provide referrals for health services.
  • Provide nutrition services.
  • Promote family literacy.
  • Help children adjust to formal education.
  • Provide learning opportunities for preschool and kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals.


What is the School Readiness Program?


The School Readiness Grant Program from the State of Connecticut helps parents to afford education for their preschool children. Connecticut's School Readiness and Child Day Care Program was created in 1997 to provide high-quality preschool services in accredited or approved programs for three- and four-year-old children in urban and high-poverty districts. Ashford has space available for children at the Ashford School at little to no cost.

In order to receive a grant from the School Readiness Program, each
participating district must create a School Readiness Council. These local councils are appointed by the local school superintendent. Parents, early childhood providers, and representatives of other local child-serving organizations are appointed to the Council in order to bring a wide range of resources and expertise to the issue of early childhood education.

Who is Eligible?
How Do I Apply?
  • Children ages 3 and 4
  • Ashford residents only
  • Eligibility based on family size and income

Contact Ginger Lusa at Ashford School (429-6419) or

email Sharon Kozey ashfordsrc@hotmail.com.

Complete the application and mail to:


Ashford School Readiness
440 Westford Road
Ashford, CT 06278
   


Participating Centers

 

Ashford School
440 Westford Road
Ashford, CT 06278
429-6419

Our Mission

To ensure that Ashford families with young children have access to information and/or services which will serve to increase their child’s readiness for school, literacy, and their ability to be successful in a diverse learning environment.

 


 

 

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