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IN PERSON LEARNING: EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM

The Darien ELP Program is an integrated preschool program where children are provided group and indi- vidualized instruction to address the young learners academic, linguistic, and social needs. When students ar- rive at school in September, they will focus on getting to know their teacher and classmates, as they share their experiences and feelings, engage in community-building activities, and learn new health and safety routines. Teachers will facilitate activities and establish routines and procedures during their time in the preschool classrooms. Teachers will use a variety of curriculum resources to plan the classroom environment, experi- ences, interactions, and opportunities for family engagement that are meaningful and relevant to the observed interests of children. The CT Early Learning and Development Standards for Birth to Five detail what chil- dren should know and be able to do and serve as the basis for planning. Teachers engage in the cycle of inten- tional teaching, consistently observing and assessing children’s growth and using this information to plan and implement the highest quality learning experiences. Students will also learn to use new and familiar technology as a tool for collaboration and learning. Through observation, active listening, questioning, conferring, and other informal assessments, teachers will begin to get to know their students’ interests, strengths, and challenges in the developmental areas. The Early Learning Program will practice the safety guidelines consistent with the CT State Department of Education (CSDE), its Bureau of Special Education (BSE), and the Office of Early Childhood. The Early Learning Program will work closely with families to address the individual needs of students.

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