4 secrets about early childhood education in MUSD

Aug 6, 2021

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1. MUSD OFFERS SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

MUSD is offering two preferred preschool options for the upcoming 2021-22 school year — a Community Preschool, open to children three to five years of age, and a Dual-Language Immersion Preschool option for children four to five years of age. A Dual-Language Immersion Kindergarten program is also available tuition-free to children who turn five before Sept. 1, 2021.

The MUSD Community Preschool provides fun, skills-based activities that help children explore science, literacy, math, art, music, dramatic play, technology, physical education, and more. A rich curriculum aligns with Arizona Early Learning Standards to build skills and promote healthy social-emotional development. Students work and play together to explore their curiosities, build confidence, and develop problem-solving skills for a life-long love of learning.

The Dual Language Immersion Program aims to introduce preschool and kindergarten students to a second language. The world of bilingualism, bi-literacy and cultural competency comes alive as students receive instruction and delve into content in both English and Spanish. Dual Language Immersion develops the building blocks that will prepare students to be fluent speakers of a second language.

Benefits of the dual-language program include developing higher self-esteem and confidence, improved reading abilities, enhanced problem solving, greater cognitive stimulation, higher levels of engagement, promotion of bilingualism and bi-literacy, and greater cultural competency.

2. MARICOPA’S FIRST CHOICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ALSO AFFORDABLE

Maricopa Unified School District offers full-day Community Preschool and Dual Language Immersion Preschool for $570 per month. And full-day Dual Language Immersion Kindergarten is always tuition-free. Extended-day childcare is also available for an additional fee.

3. FULL-DAY ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING LED BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Both the Community Preschool and Dual-language Immersion programs offer full-day academic programming led by certified teachers who deliver the research-based curriculum. Each classroom is also staffed with a paraprofessional to assist the teacher with daily activities. Classes areoffered Monday-Friday from 8:35 a.m.-3:35 p.m. Kindergarten and preschool programs are open the entire school year, from July 22, 2021 to May 26, 2022.

4. OPEN TO ALL, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED

Community Preschool and Dual Language Immersion programs are located at Santa Rosa Elementary School, but enrollment is open to anyone who wishes to take advantage of the innovative offerings. Parents should enroll their children as soon as possible, space is limited and a waiting list will be established when the programs reach capacity. Call 520-568-6150 to begin the enrollment process. You may also visit www.musd20.org/preschool or www.musd20.org/dual-language for more information.