ECFE catalog Nov20Jan21

ONLINE OR
IN PERSON CLASSES:

FOR PARENT WITH
INFANTS,

CHILDREN,
AND

JUST FOR
PARENTS!
Classes offered
Nov 2020-Jan 2021

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osseo.ce.eleyo.com | 763-391-8777

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WELCOME
A Message to Families

During the months of November to January the ECFE parent and child courses we’re offering to our youngest learners and their
families are a selection of online only and in person classes.

Our in person classes will follow the latest guidance from: Osseo Area Schools, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE),
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To accommodate social distancing
guidelines under a hybrid learning model, here are a few highlights:

l In person ECFE classes will operate at 50% capacity and will be limited to one adult per family.
l Adults will be required to wear masks while in school buildings.

l Record of immunizations will be required for all students. A copy of your child's immunizations or notarized conscientious
exemption form must be submitted at the time of registration.

l A variety of in person classes will be offered: separating, non separating, non separating with online parent education
and parent and child play time.

While we are continuing the school year in a hybrid learning model, we want families to be aware that we may need to adjust our
learning model at any time as directed by Superintendent Cory McIntyre of Osseo Area Schools. Likewise, we will continue to
monitor and adjust programming according to guidelines received from the CDC, MDE, MDH, and Osseo Area Schools. This
brochure includes classes offered online September 2020-January 2021 and in person classes November to January. At a future date,
as determined by the school district learning guidelines, future in person classes will be planned and promoted. I ask for your trust as
we continue to process the guidelines and adjust the program.

On behalf of all our staff, we look forward to welcoming families to our EC&FE programs this school year!
Sincerely,
Sally Nault-Maurer, Program Coordinator

Table of Contents Osseo Area Schools (EC&FE)
Early Childhood & Family
ECFE Classes Education
Selecting a Class.......................................3
Online Infant Classes...........................4 - 5 At Osseo Area Schools our mission is to inspire and prepare
1-2s & 2-3s Classes.............................6 - 7 all students with the confidence, courage and competence to
Multi-Age Classes....................................8 achieve their dreams; contribute to community and engage in
Nature Play Area Classes..........................9 a lifetime of learning. The lessons learned in our Early Childhood
Online Parenting Classes....................10-11 Family Education and Preschool programs mirror our district
curriculum, so your child will be learning skills to prepare for
ECFE & more! kindergarten and beyond.
Schedule At A Glance and
Early Childhood Screening...............12-13 Benefits to Families- Learning together!
Preschool & PreK classes
for 3 to 5 year-olds.................................14 • Time with other parents to reflect on short and long-term goals, values
Early Childhood and parenting practices in a supportive group setting.
Parent Advisory Council (ECPAC)........15
• Curriculum taught by licensed early childhood teachers and parent
Fees & Registration educators that provide relevant, reliable, research-based parenting
Class Fees...............................................16 practices that supports and encourages growth and development of
Registration Form.................................. 17 families.

• Opportunities for parents and children to make friends with others
from the community.

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Types of ECFE classes Classes include:

We offer four types of in person ECFE classes. PARENT- CHILD TIME
Activities where parents and children learn
Separating: To maintain social distancing guidelines, small groups
of parents and children will engage in classroom activities led by and enjoy time together and in a group.
a teacher for part of the class. Group sizes will be under ten total
participants in each classroom including both children and adults and PLAY TIME
up to two staff. When separation occurs, parents from two classrooms Time for children to learn and interact
will join together for parent education discussion time with a parent with one another and develop their physical,
educator. During parent education discussion time, children will language and social-emotional skills.
remain in their original classroom in small groups and participate in
classroom activities with a children's teacher. PARENT TIME
Non- Separating: To maintain social distancing guidelines, small Parent education time to learn about positive
groups of parents and children will engage in classroom activities led
by a teacher for the entire class. Group sizes will be under ten total guidance, child development and more.
participants in each classroom including both children and adults and
up to two staff. During parent education discussion time, children
will remain in the same classroom in small groups and participate in
classroom activities with a children's teacher while parents participate
in parent education discussion time with a parent educator.

Non- Separating with Online Parent Education: To
maintain social distancing guidelines, small groups of parents and
children will remain in the classroom and will engage in activities
led by a teacher for the entire class time. Group sizes will be under
ten total participants in each classroom including both children and
adults and up to two staff. On the same day in the afternoon, the
same teacher will lead an online parent education discussion time for
parents from the two morning sessions.

Parent and Child Play Time: To maintain social distancing
guidelines, small groups of parents and children will engage in
classroom activities led by a teacher for the entire play time. Group
sizes will be under ten total participants in a classroom including both
children and adults and up to two staff. Play time does not include
parent education discussion time. Registration is required in advance.
This is not a drop-in class.

Online ECFE Classes

ECFE can deliver parent education discussion time to parents with
young children birth to age 8 with the convenience of online learning!
Learn and engage with other parents with young children in the
community! A parent educator will facilitate group discussions on a
variety of relevant, research-based parenting topics.

Our Locations

Arbor View Early Childhood Center

9401 Fernbrook Lane N, Maple Grove, MN

Nature Play Area

9401 Fernbrook Lane N, Maple Grove

Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

7020 Perry Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Support for Participation

If adult participants are in need of auxiliary aids or services to
participate in a class, please call 763-391-8777 or TDD: 763-391-
7250. Please allow us at least 72 hours notice (2 week notice is
preferred) so we can accommodate your request. ISD 279 Osseo Area
Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

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https://twitter.com/OsseoEarly Our program website with resources for families

Infants

ONLINE
CLASSES

FREE FREE

Welcome Baby

Expectant Parents and Infant Massage FREE
Parents with Infants
Birth to 12 Months Parents and Infants Saturday
Birth to 9 Months Infant Class

Participants will learn: Infant Massage provides Parents and Infants
many benefits to babies, Birth to 12 Months
Infant massage tips and techniques. including:
Talk, sing, read and play:
•• Sample activities to do at home with Better sleep and digestion.
your baby based on the book Brain This three-week online class is designed
Games for Babies. •• Increased brain and nervous system to give parents time to relax and enjoy
development. their new baby in the comfort of home.
• Connection with other parents in the A licensed parent educator will facilitate
community that are also expecting or • Deeper sense of safety and discussion and provide relevant research-
have a new baby. attachment to caregivers. based information about:

Online class In this online class, parents will learn to Sleep schedules
understand and respond to their baby’s
Course Day Date Time cues and signals as they deepen their • Infant development
bond through the relaxing practice of • Infant massage
1-1003 Mon Nov 23 6-7pm massage. (This class is great for moms, •• Important ‘firsts’- and more!
dads and grandparents!)
Our online Welcome Baby classes are Online class
offered in partnership with HUG (Helping Online classes
Us Grow) and focus on introducing early Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
literacy skills. Each family will receive a Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Course Date
copy of the book Brain Games for Babies and 3-1008 Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14
a set of board books for your home library. Registration for this class is based on the
Registration for this class is based on the age of the child at the start of each class. Registration for this class is based on the
age of the child at the start of each class. age of the child at the start of each class.
Participants can register online at: Course Date
osseo.ce.eleyo.com or call
763-391-8777 to register! 1-1006 Nov 10
2-1007 Dec 1 and Dec 8
2-2002 Jan 5 and Jan 12

Infants are welcome to attend class - it is the choice of the parent.

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Parents and Infants- FREE ONLINE CLASSES

This session, we are offering parents with infants FREE online classes - from the comfort and convenience
of home. Online classes will offer parents a chance to meet other parents with infants and talk with a parent
educator. Group conversations may focus on sleep schedules, infant development, infant massage, sensory/
motor play, nutrition, adjusting to family life, etc. Infants are welcome to attend class- it is the choice of the parent.
Registration is based on the age of the child at the start date of each class. While many of our infant classes
started in September, families can join a class as space is available.

FREE Birth to 9 Months

Course Day Date Time

15-1009 Tues Sept 15-Jan 12 1:00-2:00pm
8-2011 Fri Nov 6-Jan 15 1:00-2:00pm

FREE Birth to 12 Months

Course Day Date Time

16-1012 Mon Sept 14-Jan 11 1:00-2:00pm

FREE 6-12 Months

Course Day Date Time

14-1015 Wed Sept 16-Jan 13 9:00-10:00am
13-1016 Fri Sept 18-Jan 15 2:30-3:30pm

Our program offers flexibility Q&A

Parent and infant classes are a perfect opportunity for parents during parental leave My baby is between 6-9 months
or anytime! In addition to our FREE online infant classes, consider our ECFE Online old. How do I choose between a
Parenting classes, Multi-Age Birth to 5 or Nature Play Area classes. class for birth-9 month class or a
6-12 month class?
ECFE Online Parenting Classes
All babies are unique individuals and
Our online parenting classes explore a variety of topics for all parents with children develop at their own pace. As you choose
birth to age 8. In every class, our parent educators will facilitate group discussions, the right fit for your child, you may want to
answer parenting questions, provide resources and more! See pages 10 and 11. ask yourself:

Multi-Age Birth to 5 Classes • Would I like my child to be one of the
older babies in the group, or would
Our in-person classes are for all children in the family, age birth to 5. There is no charge I prefer that my younger baby have
for children birth to 12 months to attend Birth to 5 classes. See page 8. the opportunity to be around older
children?
Nature Play Area
Babies are born with different temperament
Learning in nature encourages a child’s natural curiosity with peers of different ages in traits and a unique developmental timeline,
early literacy, language, observation and problem solving skills. See page 9. so simply choose the class that you think
will be the best fit for your baby at this time
in their life.

I like the structure and guidance of online
discussion. - ECFE Parent

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1-2s:

IN PERSON CLASSES

Help Me Grow Parents and Children 1-2

Help Me Grow connects families Children must be 1 or older by September 1, 2020
to early intervention services.
Our 1-2s in person classes provide many opportunities
Help Me Grow connects Minnesota for your child to develop social and problem solving
children and their families to early skills. You and your child will gain new ideas and
intervention services. activities to reinforce what you have learned during
the weekly classroom activities and parent education.
If you are concerned about a child’s Sibling Care is not available for this class.
development, you can refer the child
through Help Me Grow for a free screening See page 16 for class fee.
or evaluation. Services are free to eligible
children ages birth-5, regardless of income in person class at Arbor View
or immigrant status.
Non-separating class. Parent and child time and also parent education
To refer a child, visit: discussion time in the same room.
helpmegrowmn.org or call
866-693-4769. Course Day Date Time
8-2100A Tues Nov 10-Jan 12 6:00-7:30pm
Interpretation services are available for
referrals by phone. NEW in person parent and child class at Arbor View

For more information visit: with online parent education discussion time.
helpmegrowmn.org.
In this non-separating class, parents and children will meet in person on
class days in the morning for parent and child activities led by a teacher.
On the same day in the afternoon, the same teacher will lead an online
parent education discussion time for parents from the two morning
sessions.

Course Day Date Time

9-2101A Mon Nov 2-Jan 11 9:00-10:00am
2:30-3:30pm
Online Parent Education

9-2103A Mon Nov 2-Jan 11 10:45-11:45am
Online Parent Education 2:30-3:30pm

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2-3s

IN PERSON CLASSES

Parents and Children 2-3 FAQ: Class Activities

Children must be 2 or older by September 1, 2020 My child has a birthday in mid-September right after
classes begin for the program. Does this mean my child
In this in person class, parents will discover teachable will be the only oldest child in their 2-3s class?
moments and techniques to promote their child’s learning,
development, social, emotional and problem solving skills. Answer: No. The children participating in the class will
Children will gain confidence and trust as their parents all be part of the same one-to-two year age cohort: 2 by
separate for parent education discussions. Sibling Care is not September 1st and not yet 3 by September 1st. Teachers in
available for this class. See page 16 for class fee. each class take into account the ages of the children in the
class and modify their teaching and instruction based on
Separating in person classes at Arbor View the ages and developmental needs of the children present.

Course Day Date Time I want to register my 1 year old and my 3 year old in the
8-2200A Tues Nov 10-Jan 12 10:00-11:30am same class. Will there be age-appropriate activities for
8-2202A Thurs Nov 5-Jan 14 10:00-11:30am each of them?
8-2204A Thurs Nov 5-Jan 14 6:00-7:30pm
Answer: In each class, children of every age will get
something out of the activities provided by the teachers.

For example if the activity is an art collage…

• Birth-12 months:
Children may feel and look at the different materials.

• Ones:
Parents may put the glue on the paper with the glue
stick and the child may put one to two pieces on the
paper depending on their attention span.

• Twos & Threes:
Children may apply the glue from the glue stick and
add several pieces to their creation. Children may
also tear the paper, apply the glue and add a variety
of items to their collage.

• Fours & Fives:
Children may use glue bottles and may cut paper/
tissue paper/yarn to add to their collage. Their collage
may have a theme or be composed with intention.

Small class size and teachers are always
amazing and friendly!
-ECFE Parent

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Multi-Age Multi-age in-person classes benefit families attending
together with children of different ages and families
IN PERSON CLASSES attending with one child. Multi-age learning
encourages a child’s natural curiosity with peers of
different ages in early literacy, language, observation
and problem solving skills.

Parents and Children Birth to 5

Our in-person classes are for all children in the family,
age birth to 5. Children will gain confidence and trust as
their parents separate for parent education discussions.
There is no charge for children birth to 12 months to
attend Birth to 5 classes. Sibling Care is not available for

classes. See page 16 for information on class fee.

Separating in person classes at Willow Lane

Course Day Date Time
8-2512W Tues
Nov 10-Jan 12 6:00-7:30pm

Family Literacy

Separating in person class for parents & children
age 5 months to age 5

Osseo Area Schools Adult Basic Education partners
with Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) to
offer family literacy in-person classes. Parents study
English, participate in a parenting education class,
and have learning time with their children.

To register or for information, call 763-566-5452.
Continuous registration available.

Individualized Family Education Willow Lane

What is Individualized Family Education? Family Literacy Birth to 5
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
When you have questions about your infant, toddler, Sept 8, 2020-June 11, 2021
preschooler or elementary school-age child, our
family educators can support you with a parent Parent and Child Play Time
consultation by:
Parents and Children Birth to age 5
l Addressing your parenting concerns. Arbor View
l Providing creative, fun activities to encourage the growth
Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am
and development of your child. Nov 4-Jan 13 - No play time on Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30.
l Connecting your family to resources in the community.
Enjoy time to play with your child in one of our early
Conversations may include: childhood classrooms! Families will have the opportunity
to connect with other families with young children while
l Challenging behaviors participating in parent and child activities led by a teacher.
l Child development Families are required to register in advance for each weekly
l Family health and well-being play time. $3 per child, per time with a max of $8 per family,
l Navigating social media/technology per time. There is no charge for children birth to 12 months to
l Parenting strategies & problem solving attend. Cash or credit card payments.
l Sibling concerns On Monday's each week, call 763-391-8777 to register.
l Sleeping, eating, toilet training
l School readiness

To request a FREE virtual parent consultation or more
information, call 763-391-8777 or email [email protected].

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Nature Play Area

IN PERSON CLASSES

Parents and Children Birth to 5

Our in-person classes are for all children in the
family, age birth to 5 and held outdoors in the
Nature Play Area. Nature Play Area classes benefit
families attending together with children of different
ages and families attending with one child. There
is no charge for children birth to 12 months to
attend. Sibling Care is not available for classes.
See page 16 for information on class fee.

In-person classes in the outdoor Nature Play Area will
include the three components of a traditional ECFE
class: parent-child playtime, parent education, and
children's education. Parent education discussion
time will take place in a special part of the Nature
Play Area designed for adult use.

Dress for the weather. Classes are held rain or shine outdoors in the Nature
Play Area unless inclement weather is forecast.

In person Nature Play Area classes

Course Day Date Time

8-2510A Tues Nov 10-Jan 12 1:30-3:00pm
8-2511A Thurs Nov 5-Jan 14 1:00-2:30pm

Did You Know?

In cooperation with the City of Maple Grove Park
Board, Osseo Area Schools developed the Arbor
View Nature Play Area. The project opened for the
community in September 2020.

The Nature Play Area features and paths are
accessible and open to the community after school
hours and is designed for children up to age 8 and
their families and features:

- Sand play area
- Water play area
- Giant bird’s nest
- Mud kitchen
- Building and climbing area
- Group gathering space
- Slack line and hammock area
- Willow tunnels.... and more!

LOVE the new Nature Play Area!

-ECFE Parent

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ONLINE Parenting Classes

NEW How Much Is Too Much? Tantrums, Meltdowns and More!
For Parents with Children Ages Birth to 8 Strategies for Parents with Children Ages 2-5

Based on the book How Much is Too Much? by family and parent What is your child's tantrum telling you? In this online class you
experts Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson and David Bredehoft, will discover how your child's tantrum is a communication of
overindulgence is not the badge of a bad parent. In fact, if it their thoughts and emotions. Topics will be generated by parents
comes directly from having a good and generous heart. But and discussion will be facilitated by a parent educator.
despite our good intentions, the abundance we heap on our kids
often becomes more than they need or can handle. In this online Course Day Date Time
class, join group conversations and discussions facilitated by a 10:00-11:00am
parent educator. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other 1-2906 Tues Dec 15 10:00-11:00am
parents to discuss how this has looked for your family during 1-2905 Tues Jan 12
COVID times and learn how to set your kids up for independence,
responsibility and success. Book Club: How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen:
A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages Birth to 8
Course Day Date Time
Years ago Adele Faber wrote How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &
4-2900 Mon Nov 16, 23, 30 10:00-11:00am Listen So Kids Will Talk. Now Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber,
along with Julie King have adapted the material specifically for
Dec 7 young children. "What do you do with a little kid who…won’t
brush her teeth…screams in his car seat…pinches the baby...
NEW What Does it Mean to Teach Math? refuses to eat vegetables…throws books in the library...runs
For Parents with Children Ages Birth to 8 rampant in the supermarket?" Organized by common challenges
and conflicts, this book is an essential manual of communication
Whether math is something you love or something you hate strategies for parents, including a chapter that addresses the
raising your child's math scores now is a strong predictor for special needs of children with sensory processing and autism
future academic success in reading. In this online class join a spectrum disorders. This is also a great book for older children!
group conversation and discussion facilitated by a parent educator
and connect with other parents and learn a few simple ways to Course Day Date Time
build your child's math IQ. 4-1907
Wed Oct 7, Nov 4 1:00-2:30pm
Course Day Date Time Dec 2, Jan 6
1-2901 Mon Jan 4 10:00-11:00am

NEW What Does It Mean to Teach Reading? NEW
For Parents with Children Ages Birth to 8 Soothing and Calming Activities for Preschoolers
For Parents with Children Ages 3-5
Has your child already mastered the simple site words? Connect
with other parents who are teaching reading from home and learn Preschoolers are known for being active and experiencing big
six key strategies for raising successful readers. feelings. Join a parent educator as we discuss calming activities
that can help your child recenter physically and emotionally.
Course Day Date Time
1-2902 Mon Jan 11 10:00-11:00am Course Day Date Time
1:30-2:30pm
1-2909 Wed Jan 6

Ready for Toilet Training? NEW Ideas That Promote Play
Tips and Strategies For Helping Children Succeed For Parents with Children Ages 3-5

Is your child ready to start using the toilet? In this online class we What is your play personality or your child's? This parent
will explore the signs of readiness for you and your child, as well discussion group will be facilitated by a parent educator. We'll
as recommendations on how to go about the process of teaching provide a quick survey of what play is, the different play
toileting. Topics will be generated by parents and discussion will personalities, as well as ideas for independent play activities for
be facilitated by a parent educator. each personality type will be provided. Come prepared to share
your go-to play ideas, activities, games, and more.
Course Day Date Time
1-2912 Tues Nov 17 10:00-11:00am Course Day Date Time
1-2903 Tues Jan 5 10:00-11:00am 1-2913 Wed Jan 13 1:30-2:30pm

NEW Exploring Family Traditions and Rituals Raising Confident Readers from Birth to age 8
For Parents with Children Ages Birth to 8
How do we instill a love of books? Reading is more than
What does research say about the value of family traditions and just words. From turning the pages, exploring the pictures,
rituals? How do they positively impact families? How are we to discovering the unfolding of a story, we will explore how
each unique in our celebrations, traditions, clothing, food choices, books are windows and mirrors for our children. Topics will be
family gatherings? What is your cultural frame of reference? A generated by parents and discussion will be facilitated by a parent
parent educator will facilitate a group discussion exploring these educator.
questions with time to share stories and learn together about
ourselves and others. If you have the desire to learn about and Course Day Date Time
share stories and personal experiences about your family country 2-1911
of origin, traditions, rituals, and celebrations - this is a parent Wed Dec 9 and 16 1:00-2:00pm
discussion group for you!

Course Day Date Time
1-2904 Tues Dec 1 10:00-11:00am

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We're Here For You! Our online parenting classes explore a variety of topics for all parents with children birth to
age 8. In every class, our parent educators will facilitate group discussions, answer parenting questions, provide
resources and more! See page 16 for class fees.

NEW Parenting Children Ages 1-2s Siblings: How to Thrive Together
In this online class, we will bring parent education discussion
time to you! Parents will gain new ideas and activities they can Sibling Squabbles? In this two week class, group conversation swith
do to promote their child's emerging development of social, parents will be facilitated by a parent educator and include how to
emotional and problem solving skills. Topics will be generated help your children build their relationship with siblings and their
by participants and discussion facilitated by a parent educator. relationship with you, so your family can work as a team.

Course Day Date Time Course Day Date Time
2-2920 Thurs
Jan 7 and 14 10:00-11:00am

8-2914 Wed Nov 4-Jan 13 9:00-10:00am

NEW Brain Development

NEW Parenting Children Ages 2-3s For Parents with Children Ages 2-3
In this online class we will bring parent education discussion
time to you! Parents will discover teachable moments, activities What are these big emotions my toddler is experiencing and where
and techniques they can do to promote their child’s learning, are these tantrums coming from?! In this online class join a group
development, social, emotional and problem solving skills. conversation and discussion facilitated by a parent educator and
Topics will be generated by parents and discussion facilitated by connect with other parents. In this three week class we will look at
a parent educator. the brain development behind your child's behavior, why it's all part
of normal development, and how to manage your sanity during this
Course Day Date Time stage.
8-2915
Wed Nov 4-Jan 13 10:30-11:30am Course Day Date Time
3-2921
NEW ECFE Plus 3-2922 Fri Nov 6, 13, 20 1:30-2:30pm
For Parents with Children Ages Birth to 5
Fri Dec 4. 11, 18 1:30-2:30pm
Have you participated with ECFE for a number of years and feel
like you could teach some of our classes? This class is for you! NEW Solving Everyday Problems
We'll gather each week with open discussion time. From unique
parenting challenges to the joys of parenting, we'll explore all For Parents with Children Ages Birth-8
that we still have to learn. Topics will be generated by parents
and discussion will be facilitated by a parent educator. Yes, I can solve most of my child's problems, but when will they learn
to do it themselves? In this online class join a group conversation
Course Day Date Time and discussion facilitated by a parent educator. You will have the
8-2916 Thurs opportunity to connect with other parents and share ideas for teaching
Nov 5-Jan 14 2:00-3:00pm kids to be problem solvers.

Navigating Approaches to Discipline Course Day Date Time
How to Respond, Reflect and Repair Parent-Child 1-2923 Fri Jan 8 1:30-2:30pm
Relationships 1-2924 Fri Jan 15 1:30-2:30pm

Is it disciplining behavior or is it connecting and guiding?
Young children are learning the impact of their words, actions,
and emotions. In this four week class, we will explore how to
guide them through their journey to self-awareness. This parent
discussion group will be facilitated by a parent educator. We
will share current websites, books, and activities to guide our
discussions.

Course Day Date Time
4-2917 Thurs
Nov 19, 10:00-11:30am
Dec 3, 10, 17

NEW Parenting Self-Care
Are you getting any time for yourself while parenting? It’s easy
for parents to put their needs aside to meet the needs of their
children. But, research has shown that we really can’t ignore
our own bodies, feelings, and needs for very long. Think of
this online class as gift to yourself! Group discussions will
be facilitated by a parent educator and parents will learn the
importance of establishing self-care routines. Helpful tips and
strategies to practice self care will be shared along with time
during class to practice!

Course Day Date Time
2-2918 Thurs Dec 3 and 10 6:30-7:30pm
2-2919 Thurs Jan 7 and 14 6 :30-7:30pm

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Arbor View Early Childhood Center

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Parents Infants Birth to 12 Months Infant Massage Infants 6-12 Months Infants Birth to 9 Months
1:00-2:00pm 10:00-11:30am 9:00-10:00am 1:00-2:00pm
& Infants Infants 6-12 Months
Infants Birth to 9 2:30-3:30pm
Months
1:00-2:00pm



Parents Parents and 1-2s Parents and 1-2s
& 1-2s 6:00-7:30pm
9:00-10:00am

Parents and 1-2s
10:45-11:45am

Parents Parents and 2-3s Parents and 2-3s
& 2-3s 10:00-11:30am 10:00-11:30am

Parents Birth to 5 Birth to 5 Parents and 2-3s
& Multi- Nature Play Area Parent and Child 6:00-7:30pm
Age 1:30-3:00pm Play Time
10:00-11:30am Birth to 5
Nature Play Area
1:00-2:30pm

Looking - View each page in this brochure for complete class descriptions and information.
f or - View page 4 and 5 for Online Parent & Infant classes.
m ore? - View page 10 and 11 for all Online Classes for Parents.

- View our Preschool & PreK brochure for more programs for 3 to 5 year olds.



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Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

Tuesday

Parents and Birth to 5
6:00-7:30pm
Parents
& Multi-
Age

Lo ofo kring - View each page in this brochure for complete class descriptions and information.
- View page 4 and 5 for Online Parent and Infant classes

m ore? - View page 10 and 11 for all Online Classes for Parents.

- View our Preschool & PreK brochure for more programs for 3 to 5 year olds.



Early Childhood Screening



Screening is a FREE service for all children.

All Minnesota children must be screened prior to entering in kindergarten. The ideal time for screening is
between the ages of 3 and 4. Your child’s screening score is based on their age at the time of screening.

At screening, parents learn about their child’s growth and development and can ask
questions if they have concerns. Screening helps identify children who may benefit
from resources to help their development.

Early Childhood Screening is a FREE check
of your child’s:

l Vision l Height l Development
l Hearing l Weight

For screening appointment availability visit:
osseo.ce.eleyo.com or call 763-391-8777.
En Español, Lus Hmoob, Bằng Tiếng Việt: 855-938-0586

If the district is in hybrid or in-person learning, in-person screening NEW
appointments are allowed to take place with appropriate precautions:
- One adult and one child at each appointment. Now offering
- Adults are required to wear masks while in school buildings. virtual screening
- Further details will be provided during the scheduling process.
appoinments!

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Preschool
for 3 to 5
Year Olds

2020-2021

Preschool for Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
3s & 4s and Beyond

Locations: Our affordable Preschool and PreK programs are designed to support your
Arbor View child’s school readiness through meaningful hands-on learning experiences
Cedar Island Elementary in language, literacy, fine and gross motor skills development, mathematics,
Willow Lane science, art and dramatic play.

PreK for 4s & 5s Every class includes:

Locations: • Playtime where children interact, learn and engage with one another in a fun, safe
Cedar Island Elementary environment.
Elm Creek Elementary
Fernbrook Elementary Mix of individual, small group and whole group learning.
Oak View Elementary
Rice Lake Elementary •• A time to get up and move in the room, outside or large motor room.
Willow Lane
Woodland Elementary Preschool for 3s and PreK for 4s & 5s

Preschool for Preschool uses play-based learning, emphasizing social-emotional development. Children learn
3-5s with Parent how to be a part of a group, take turns, share and more. In our Pre-Kindergarten classrooms the
Connection lessons learned lead into district curriculum emphasizing school readiness skills such as: social
development, language, literacy, mathematics, physical development and scientific thinking.
Locations:
Arbor View Preschool for 3-5s with Parent Connection
Willow Lane
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten with Parent Connection provide the perfect combination of
Continuous registration Preschool drop off days and parent education. You will attend preschool with your child one day per
available throughout the week, spending time learning with your child, other parents and their children. Parent educators will
2020-2021 school year. offer the latest research and initiate lively discussions on relevant, research-based parenting topics.
The other day or two during the week will be drop off preschool days for your child. Sibling care is
available for younger children age 5 months to 5 years on parent days.

NEW! Distance Learning Preschool for 3-5s

Set aside Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for preschool learning time at home! We will provide
families a schedule of activities for 2 ½ hours each day. Together, parents and children will explore,
experiment and create. Children will learn school readiness skills such as following directions,
counting, writing, and more! Parents will gain a better understanding of how their child is learning
and with the teacher’s support, extend their learning! Google Meet and SeeSaw are used for teacher
communication to families.

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Parent Advisory Council

The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council (ECPAC) meets once
a month to discuss program policy, program fees and services,
and parents’ perspectives on ways to improve quality and
accessibility.

To learn more about how to get involved and the benefits of
volunteering, send an email to [email protected]
and a member will contact you.

We hope you will join us!

I got so much out of this program; advice, lessons on brain development, lifelong friendships
(just to name a few). I had to give back. I initially looked for simpler tasks like photocopy-
ing. Over the next two years I had the urge to step into the Chair role for the Parent Advisory
Council (PAC). I love being connected to all EC&FE families so that I can make sure they are
having consistent, positive experiences like I do. I also found that I have a passion for commu-
nity organizing, and I look forward to exploring career opportunities in that field.
I evolved as a parent and as an individual; I still am with the help of EC&FE. I also realized
that my life with two kids is very normal and extremely enjoyable. This entire experience has
changed my life! -Mona Parmar

My husband and I often discuss how fortunate we are to live in the only state with exposure to
Early Childhood and Family Education. We are often left feeling grateful for the lessons we
have learned during our time spent in parent connection classes and how much we believe that
so many other states and families could benefit from the candid, raw, and open conversations
amongst parents in these classes. Early Childhood and Family Education balusters a parent’s
arsenal of tools to help them cope with the ever changes phases of parenthood and childhood.
I know from personal experience, I have shown up in classes feeling overwhelmed, exhausted
and simply put a “Failure” as a parent, only to leave feeling less alone, equipt with research
backed methods to try in my home and reminded that we are all just doing our best at the end
of the day. -Joan Dostal

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Registration

How to Register Selecting a Class Lottery & Registration

Online l Registration for infants 0-12 months A registration drawing will be held October
30, 2020. Lottery participants will receive a
is based on the age of the child at the confirmation email with lottery results after the
lottery on October 30, 2020.
osseo.ce.eleyo.com start date of each class.
Payment for classes will be processed on
Phone l Registration for children 12 months October 30, 2020. Charges will appear as
763-391-8777 and older is based on the age of the Osseo Area Schools.
child as of September 1, 2020.
After the lottery, registration will continue
Language Line Because of the limited number of classes, until all classes fill.
1-855-938-0586 parents will only be allowed to register for
one in-person class. Course Confirmation
En Español, Lus Hmoob,
Bằng Tiếng Việt Participants will receive a course confirmation
after the lottery. If participants register after
Mail Immunizations the lottery date (Oct 30) confirmations will
be emailed. Participants will be placed on a
Arbor View As required by Minnesota Immunization waiting list if a class is full.
Early Childhood Center Law all students attending Minnesota
schools must be completely immunized Cancelled Registration
9401 Fernbrook Lane N
or meet one of the allowable alternatives If you would like to cancel your class, you will
Maple Grove, MN 55369 receive a pro-rated refund of the fee that you
(special medical condition or parent/ paid for the weeks that remain of the class.
763-391-8777
guardian conscientious opposition) in order

Willow Lane to attend school. A copy of your child's
Early Childhood Center immunizations or notarized conscientious
exemption form must be submitted at the
7020 Perry Avenue N time of registration.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
763-585-7330 Fax: 763-391-8762
[email protected]

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Class Fee



Select your family yearly income level and number of weeks the class meets to determine class fee.

l Classes have course numbers to indicate the number of weeks the class is held and location. For example: 9-2101A is a 9 week class,
8-2512W is a 8 week class. A class that ends in "A" is located at Arbor View and "W" is Willow Lane.

l Determine class fee: If a family taking a 8 week class and annual income is $37,000, the one time class fee is $58.
l All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. If you need assistance, please call 763-391-8777.

In Person Class Fee Online Parenting Class Fee

Annual Income 8 week 9 week Annual Income Fee
$50,000 + $10
$115,000 + $115 $129 $00-49,999
$5
$90-$114,999 $99 $111

$75-89,999 $82 $92

$50-74,999 $66 $74

$35-49,999 $58 $64 osseoec.org

$20-34,999 $45 $51 Vist our program
website to learn more
$00-19,999 $25 $28 about Osseo EC&FE!













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EC&FE Registration Form Date Received:

Complete a separate registration form for each child. EC&FE Behavior & Photo Agreements

Child Attending Class Behavior Plan for ECFE Classes
Having a foundation of basic social and emotional
First Name___________________________ Middle ________________________ skills is critical to school readiness. At EC&FE we
Last Name______________________________________ q Male q Female use positive behavior strategies to help children
Birth Date__________________________________ learn and practice appropriate behaviors and we are
Address ___________________________________________________________ committed to working with your child while they
City___________________________________ Zip________________________ learn these skills.

1. Parent/Guardian First Name_____________ Last Name________________ If your child needs more support, we will partner
Address: ___________________________________________________________ with you to develop a guidance plan. In addition to
teaching and learning, our role is to ensure a safe,
Birth Date_________________ Cell Phone______________________________ secure classroom for all children and staff. If we
E-mail Address _____________________________________________________ are not able to agree on a plan your child may be
q Male q Female Relationship to child_____________________________ dismissed from the program.
2. Parent/Guardian First Name_____________ Last Name________________
Address ____________________________________________________________ q I have read and agree to the terms of the
City___________________________________ Zip________________________ Behavior Plan Agreement.
E-mail Address ______________________________________________________
q Male q Female Relationship to child____________________________ Parent/Guardian Photo Agreement
Adult attending class with child:_________________________________________
How did you learn about our program? __________________________________ Image Agreement
Are you interested in Volunteering? q Yes q No I understand my and/or my child’s image may be
Do you need Interpreter Assistance? q Yes q No used by the program in print, computer or electronic
media, video or audio recording and film. If I wish
Does your child have any health or physical concerns that we need to be to deny this I will follow the school Board Policy
aware of?__________________________________________________________ and Procedure 515 found on the district website
www.district279.org and complete Appendix C.
Does your child have any food allergies? q Yes q No
If Yes, please list ____________________________________________________ q I have read and agree to the terms of the
Photo Agreement.
Is your child receiving, or has your child in the past received, any Special
Registration
Education services? q Yes q No
If yes, please list staff who have worked with your child:_____________________ l Registration form and immunization record
l Health forms (if applicable)
__________________________________________________________________ l Payment

Course Selection
The questions below are optional, however answers are strongly encouraged.
The information from this data will help the Minnesota Department of Education. 1st Choice Class number
Data will be handled and protected by state and federal education data privacy laws. 2nd Choice Class number
3rd Choice Class number
Please indicate whether you are the child’s: Fee
Fee
__ Mother __ Father __ Grandmother __ Grandfather Fee

__ Foster Mother __ Foster Father __ Guardian __ Other Relative

Your highest level of school completed (Mark only one):

__ Eighth grade __ 12th grade __ HS Diploma __Some college-no degree

__ Associate’s Degree __ Bachelor’s Degree __ Master’s Degree __ Ph.D Credit Card Payment Information

Number of people in household (circle one): 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Discover MasterCard VISA AmEx
What is your current job status? Charge will appear as Osseo Area
Schools
__ Employed more than 25 hours per week Card # __ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __
__ Employed less than 25 hours per week Expiration Date__________ 3-Digit Code ___ ___ ___
__ Unemployed, seeking employment Name on card_______________________________
__ Unemployed, not seeking employment Billing address if different_____________________
__________________________________________
What was your household’s total yearly income, before taxes last year?
$_____________________ Other payment options: Cash, Check, or
electronic bank payments. Make checks payable to
What is the primary language spoken by the child? (circle all that apply) ISD 279. [Do not mail cash.]
English Spanish Hmong Somali Vietnamese Karen Arabic
Russian Mandarin Laotian Oromo Cambodian Other:______________ 17Office Use: Date ________ Cash __________
Check #_________ Amount ________
What is the race/ethnicity of your child(ren)? (circle all that apply)
White Black/African/African American Hispanic or Latino Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native
Other, single race Other, two or more races

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Our Arbor View Early Childhood Center
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Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

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LOTTERY OCT 30 En Español, Lus Hmoob, Bằng Tiếng Việt: 855-938-0586