Language(s) spoken with children by staff: English and Spanish
Social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach: Yes
Educational philosophy or approach: WSD Preschool's Mission is to engage, inspire, and prepare all students to learn in a developmentally appropriate manner that supports student autonomy and leadership, that will in turn contribute toward a just community, both locally and globally. Woodburn School District is an exceptional, equitable, and multilingual district, where all students are motivated, empowered, and prepared to succeed. We value accountability, civic responsibility, cultural diversity, equality, family, integrity, learning, multilingualism, parent-community partnership, safety, the individual
Years in operation: 6
Unique programs: The WSD Preschool is committed to prepare students emotionally and academically for Kindergarten. For this reason, our program only enrolls 4 year old students that will be attending kindergarten the following year. During the school year students and parents have the opportunity to visit different elementary schools, attend a kinder readiness orientation meeting and meet some of the kindergarten teachers.
Other services provided: Home visiting; parenting education; family nights; parent volunteer opportunities; migrant/seasonal education; referrals to service providers such as WESD; parent advisory group, council, committee
Type of program setting: School district
Mode of learning: In-person instruction
Bilingual preschool program: Two of the Preschool Promise classroom are a Spanish immersion with a 90/10 model, 90% of the day students receive instruction in Spanish and 10% of day is English language development. The third classroom will be an English plus classroom. In this classroom students will receive 90% of the instruction in English and 10% will be Spanish language development.
Extended care (before and/or after the Preschool Promise day) available: Yes
Experience or specialized training: Dual language learners, children with developmental delays or disabilities, children with sensory needs, children with specialized diets or feeding, children in foster care, children with a physical disability
