EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION...Applications due January 5, 2021. Winter/Spring Classes Start February 1, 2021 3 Early Childhood Family Education ECFE offers classes, programs and

Applications due January 5, 2021. Winter/Spring Classes Start February 1, 2021 1

EARLY CHILDHOODFAMILYEDUCATION

Class Catalog Semester 2 Winter/Spring 2021Classes start February 1, 2021

ESPAÑOL Para información en español sobre Early Childhood Family Education (Educación Familiar para la Niñez Temprana), por favor visite la página 6.

SOOMAALI Wixii warbixin Soomaali ah ee ku saabsan barnaamijka waxbarashada Dhalaanka, Fadlan ka eego boga 5 aad.

HMOOB Rau cov lus Hmong txog Early Childhood Family Education, thov mus saib nplooj ntawv 7.

2 ece.mpls.k12.mn.us/ecfe • Phone | 612.668.2127

04 Partnerships / Drop in Play & Learn

05 Families from India Classes / Soomaali

06 Clases para Latino

07 Kubaxa / Kutaa barnoota Oromfa / Ahmaric

08 Chav kawm rau Hmoob / Classes for American Indian Families

09 Infant Classes

10 Toddlers, Twos & Threes Classes

12 Threes and Fours Classes

13 Mixed Age Classes

15 Pipeline of ECE Services

16 Class Schedules

19 Fee Scale & Policies

20 FAQ

21 ECFE Class Locations

22 Application Information

23 Application Form

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Important Information!

Call or Text for more Information

Soomaali/Somali 612.517.5994 (Amal)

Oromfa/Oromo 612.517.5721 (Atale)

Amharic612.517.6001 (Zene)

Espanol/Spanish 612.517.5991 (Rene)

Hmoob/Hmong 612.668.0391 (Mi)

English612.517.5993 (Kari)

Online & Mail-in ApplicationMid December – Jan 5, 2021

Lottery runsJanuary 7Semester 2 ClassesFebruary 1 - June 11

No Class Days February 13 & 15April 2, 5-10May 29 & 31

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Early Childhood Family Education ECFE offers classes, programs and services for families with young children from birth to kindergarten age. Our licensed early childhood educator partners with you to offer meaningful and fun learning opportunities for your child. During classes, parents and children participate together in group time and activities; followed by a parent discussion facilitated by a licensed parent educator, who brings research-based parenting information into the conversation.

ECFE ClassesClasses are offered at a variety of times and in various formats:• Semesters• Half-Semesters

Classes are one-and-a-half to two hours weekly, during days, evenings and Saturdays.

We have 10 different sites across the city. When selecting classes, your child should be the age listed by the date that the class begins. Fees are based on income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

We know that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We work to strengthen all families by offering information, support and resources around children’s learning and growth. We are always growing to meet the changing needs of our community. As a result of our ongoing Community Needs Assessment, we regularly offer new opportunities. Look for the NEW symbol to see our changes.

Preschool Parent EducationDid you know ECFE has a Parent Educator in 28 elementary schools for preschool families?

Our Parent Educators are ready to:

1. Assist you in navigating your school2. Answer school readiness questions or concerns3. Support you in the School Request and Registration process4. Provide individual parenting support around your child’s specific

learning needs

5. Offer opportunities for you to engage with your child at school

Call 612.668.0391 to find out who your Parent Educator is.

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About ECFE

Home VisitsDo you have questions about parenting, your child’s development or how to help your child be ready for kindergarten? We will send an Early Childhood professional to answer questions and share activities for you and your child to do together. For more information, call 612.668.2134.

Parent NetworksInvite 8-12 of your friends to your home for a two-hour personalized parent education session. Together with an Early Childhood professional, you will choose a date, time and topic for your group. The educator will arrive at your home with materials and facilitate a discussion. $10 per participant. Call 612.668.2134 to schedule a consultation.

Personal Phone ConsultationHave a question about parenting? Wonder what normal development looks like? Need a new strategy for handling difficult behavior? We offer 30-minute phone consultations with an Early Childhood professional. Call 612.668.2134 to schedule your consultation.


Drop-In Play and Learn (Birth- 5 years)Can’t commit to meeting every week or want to spend some more time in our Early Childhood classrooms? Then come to one of our Play and Learn classes and participate in a variety of fun learning activities with a teacher on hand to answer parenting and child development questions. ($5 suggested donation)

Wilder | Mondays | 3:00-4:00 pm Green | Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 amWilder | Wednesdays | 12:30-1:30 pmAndersen | Thursday | 10:00-11:00 am | Educator speaks Spanish and EnglishSheridan | Thursdays | 2:30-3:30 pmGreen | Fridays | 10:00-11:00 am | Educator speaks Spanish and EnglishSheridan | Fridays | 12:00-1:00 pm

Partnerships and Drop-In Play and Learn

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PartnershipsWe work in partnership with other MPS and community programs to meet families where they are. Thanks to the following organizations:

Abbott NW HospitalAnew DimensionsCommon BondCommunity ChildcareFather ProjectFour DirectionsHennepin HealthcareHennepin County LibraryLittle EarthMVNANorth Memorial HospitalSt John’s Childcare CenterSt Anne’s PlaceUniversity of MinnesotaUrban VenturesWay to GrowYWCA

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Black and Brown Baby ClassFor Families with Babies Birth-1 yearJoin us in a safe space to engage with your baby doing fun activities and growing together. This opportunity includes: sharing celebrations, connecting with other parents/caregivers, sharing questions and concerns and a light, healthy lunch. Class is taught by a teacher of color.

Class meets weekly and you may join at any time

Mona Moede | Mondays | 11:30 am-1:00 pm

2400 Girard Avenue North

To register call or text:

612-517-5984 or 612-217-0342


SoomaaliBooqashada guriga- Macalinka Carruurnimada hore (Early Childhood teacher) ayaa waxaa uu imaan doonaa gurigaaga si uu kaaga jawaabo wixii su’aalo oo ku saabsan waalidnimada, iyo in uu kula wadaago waxqabadyada adiga iyo cunuggaaga aad sida wada-jirka ah u sameyneysaan.Tallooyinka lagugu siinayo Taleefanka – Wac qadka taleefanka xirfad yaqaanka carruurnimda hore si aad u hesho caawinaada waalidnimada ama jawaabaha su’aalahaaga ku saabsan horumarka koboca ilmahaaga. Waxaa ku siinaynaa 30-daqiiqo oo talo siinta taleefanka ah. Isku xirka Waalidka – Ku martigali 8eed ilaa-12an saaxiibadaa ah gurigaaga waxaa halkaas idiinku imaanaya xirfad yaqaanka caruurnimda hore mudo labo saac ah ayuu idila joogaaya halkaas si uu idiinka jawaabo dhammaan su’aalahiina. Todobaad kasta labo saac fasalo baxaaya.

Ka wardoonida Waalidnimada - (Da’da 0-5)Carruurta iyo waalidiinta waqti ayey isu helayaan iyaga oo isla qaadaya heesaha, waxbarashada oiyo wada ciyaarta. Waalidiintu waxay wax ka baranayaan horumarka iyo koboca ilmaha, u diyaarinta dugsiga, dabeecada xanaaqa, iyo wada xiriirka walaaltinimada.

Towers | Wednesdays | 12:30-2:30 pm | Birth-5 years Green | Thursdays | 9:00-11:00 am | Birth-5 years Mona Moede | Fridays | 9:30-11:30 am | Birth-5 yearsMona Moede | Fridays | 12:30-2:30 pm | Birth-5 years

Ka baxsan xadka aassaaska - (Da’da 0-5)Dadkii horay uga midka ahaa muddada dheer oo ka qeybqaadan jiray barnaamijka ECFE-ga, fasalkaan wuxuu diirada saari doonaa mowduucyo aad kuu xiiso galinaaya, oo aad dooraneysid fasalkiisa, kaas oo aan ku jirin fasalidii hore.

Green | Thursdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Birth-5 years

Classes for Families from India / Soomaali Families

Bi-Cultural Parenting for Families from IndiaAn opportunity to provide a culturally and linguistically specific ECFE experience to families from India.

• Parent educator will facilitate discussion using a bi-cultural lens

• Parents will share Indian parenting practices focusing on parenting strategies to raise a child while navigating a new and unfamiliar culture

• Parents will discuss challenges of balancing two cultures with the goal of raising a securely bi-cultural child

• Parent Educator speaks Hindi, Urdu and Konkani and will help parents use their common language to create a successful multilingual group environment

Wilder | Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30 am

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Clases para Latino

STEM (Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas) 3-4 años de edad. Las actividades en los salones de Niñez Temprana (Early Childhood) alientan a resolver problemas y explorar cómo funcionan las cosas. La Educación para Padres (Parent Education) se enfoca en actividades para el desarrollo del niño en edad preescolar.

Andersen | Jueves | 12:00-2:00 pm

Pequeñitos y de Dos – (Edades 1-3) (Niños y padres juntos toda la clase)Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los padres aprenden sobre desarrollo infantil, preparación para la escuela, temperamento y comportamiento.

Sheridan | Jueves | 11:00 am-1:00 pm

¿Hablas español? ¡Ofrecemos clases en Español!Visitas al Hogar- Un maestro de Early Childhood (primera infancia) vendrá a su casa para responder a sus preguntas sobre crianza de niños o paternidad, y compartir actividades para que usted y su niño hagan juntos.

Consulta telefónica – Llame por teléfono a un profesional en primera infancia para obtener ayuda con preguntas sobre desarrollo o crianza de los hijos. Ofrecemos consultas telefónicas de 30 minutos.

Redes de padres – Invite de 8 a 12 amigos a su casa, y un profesional en primera infancia se unirá a ustedes durante dos horas para responder a todas sus preguntas.

Clases semanales de dos horas

Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.668.2113.

LatinoLas oportunidades de ECFE incluyen:

• Los padres y los niños pasan juntos un tiempo de juego y aprendizaje con la ayuda de un maestro de niñez temprana. Los niños participan en actividades que apoyan todas sus necesidades de aprendizaje.

• Los padres tienen un tiempo juntos sin sus hijos para aprender con un Padre Educador acerca de las necesidades en la crianza de los hijos.

Amigos Latinos Especiales – (Edades 0-5)Para familias con niños que tienen necesidades de educación especial y sus hermanos. Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los temas de discusión para los padres son elegidos por el grupo.

Green | Lunes | 9:00-11:00 am

Más allá de lo Básico (Desde el nacimiento hasta la inscripción al Kínder) Para quienes han participado por mucho tiempo en ECFE, esta clase estará enfocada en temas de interés elegidos por ustedes, y que no hayan sido cubiertos en clases anteriores.

Green | Martes | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Parent Educator and Early Childhood Educator teach in SpanishLa Maestra/o de padres y la maestra/o de educacion infantilEnseñan en español

Parent Educator teaches in Spanish and Early Childhood Educator teaches in EnglishLa Maestra/o de padres enseña en español y la Maestra/o de educacion infantil Enseña en inglés

Aventuras en la Crianza - (Edades 0-5)Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los padres aprenden acerca del desarrollo del niño, preparación para la escuela, temperamento, comportamiento y relaciones con los hermanos.

Sheridan | Lunes | 1:00-3:00 pm

Andersen | Miercoles | 12:00-2:00 pm

Andersen | Jueves | 4:00-6:00 pm

Sheridan | Jueves | 5:00-7:00 pm

NEW Sentido de si en la crianza de los hijos: Aprendamos juntos:• Cómo estar más presente en los

momentos e interacciones cotidianos

• Ver las preguntas a través de una lente de atención plena

• Aprenda algunas estrategias para calmarse entre padres e hijos durante el tiempo de interacción

Wilder | Lunes | 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Andersen | Miercoles | 9:30-11:30 am


Kutaa barnoota Oromfa /

Oromfa/AhmaricDaa’imummaa Dura Barumsa Maatii

• Daawanaa Mana keessaa- Barsisaan daa’imummaa duraa gaafii haala guddisa kee jiru deebisuu akkasumas gochoota attis ta’e daa’imni kee waliin hojjetu si agarsisudhaaf gara mana keetti ni dhufa.

• Gorsa Bilbilaa–Oggeesii Daa’imummaa dura haala guddisa kee ilaalchise si deggaruuf yokan haala guddisa daa’immaa kee ilaalchisee deebi deebisuuf siif bilbilaa. Gorsa bilbilaa daqiqqaa 30’f ni kenninaa.

• Wal-hidhata Maatii – hirriyyoota 8-12 mana keetti afferi akkasumas oggeessii Daa’imummaa dura akka dhufu gochudhaan saa’atti lamaaf deebiwwaan gaaffilee keessani akka isiniif laatu godhi.

• Torbedhaann Saa’atti Lamaaf Barumsa Daree

Carraan Barumsa daree ‘ECFE’ kan kanaan gadii ni dabalataa: • Maatii fi daa’imni gargarsaa barsisaa/tuu daa’imummaa duraa fayyadamunn waliin akka taphataan fi waliin akka

barataan gochu. Daa’imni haala waa baraachuu fedhu deggaruu hundatti akka hirmaattan ni godhama. • Maatiin daa’iimman isaani ala Barisaa Maatii irraa haala guddisaa daa’imanii ilaalchisee akka baratan ni godha.

Adeemsaaf Turtii Guddisa daa’immanii irratti- (umurri 0-5)Maatii fi daa’imman faarsuu, taphachuu fi barachuu dhan saa’ati wallin dabarsu. Maatiin wa’e guddina daa’immanii, mana barumsaaf qopha’uma isaanii, waan amala irratti jijjirama fidan, Amalaa fi walitti dhufenya obboleeyyaan. Guyyaa tokko fi lama maatii fi daa’imni daree keessatti ni argamu.

Andersen | Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 am

Mona Moede | Thursdays | 9:30-11:30 am

Andersen | Fridays | 9:00 -11:00 am

Kan Bu'uuraan OliiWaa’irrii yeroo-dheeraa'dhaaf mana-barnootaa kana irraa qooduu fudhachaa jirtaanii klaasii kon wanii irratti hojaa’taa jiraan qabxiilaa barbaachi’saa filannoo’dhaanii baratamoo akaasumaa’tile kan amma durraa hin baratameen

Andersen | Tuesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Amharic Adventures and ParentingNEW Wilder | Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30 am

Oromo/Amharic Threes and FoursNEW Andersen | Mondays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm


Chav kawm rau Hmoob / American Indian Classes

HmoobCov menyuam thiab niamtxiv siv sijhawm ua ke hu nkauj, ua si thiab kawm ntawv. Niamtxiv kawm txog menyuam kev loj hlob, kev xeeb ceem, kev cwj pwm, kev cov menyuam kom sij raug zoo, thaib kev npaj menyuam kawm ntawv.

Peb muaj 4 txoj kev kawm rau koj xaiv:1. Tuaj rau chaw kawm ntawv tom Hmong International Academy txhua

hmo Thursday 5:30-7:30. 2. Teem nrog ib tus xibfwb tuaj qhia thiab tham nrog koj thiab koj tus

menyuam tom koj lub tsev.3. Tham hauv xovtooj nrog ib tus xibfwb li 30 feeb.4. Koj caw 8-12 tus phoojywg tuaj tom koj tsev, ib tus sibfwb mam lis

tuaj qhia thiab tham nrog txhua tus.

Yog xav paub ntxiv los sis cuv npe, hu rau: 612.668.0391.

Kev Cob Qhia hauv Niamtxiv - (Hnub nyoog 0-5)Cov menyuam thiab niamtxiv siv sijhawm ua ke hu nkauj, ua si thiab kawm. Niamtxiv kawm txog menyuam kev loj hlob, kev npaj kawm ntawv, kev xeeb ceem, kev cwj pwm thiab cov menyuam kev sij raug zoo.

Hmong Academy | Thursdays | 5:30-7:30 pm

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American IndianParents of TraditionIn collaboration with MPS Indian Education, American Indian families:

• Explore and discuss your role as your child’s first teacher• Strengthen the caregiver/child relationship while singing, playing

and learning • Focus on discussion topics of health and wellness, early learning,

behavior guidance, and family relationships

Wilder | Mondays | 5:30-7:30 pm


Infant Classes (0-16 Months)

Infant (0-16 Months)All of our infant classes are taught by licensed Parent Educators and explore the joys and challenges of adding a new member to your family.

• Music, play & reading activities are a part of every class• Parent discussion includes topics on infant and parent development,

sleep, calming, adjustment to parenting and all things important for parenting an infant

New Parent Connection (0-5 months)Half-SemesterNon-Separating

Sheridan | Wednesdays | 1:00-2:30 pm | 2/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9

Longfellow | Fridays | 12:30-2:00 pm | 2/5-3/26 & 4/16-6/11

Incredible Infants Non-SeparatingFull-Semester classes (4-11 months)

Longfellow | Wednesdays | 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Wilder | Fridays | 9:00-10:30 am

Half-Semester classes (0-11 months)Wilder | Mondays | 5:30-7:00 pm | 2/1-3/29 & 4/12-6/7

Wilder | Saturdays | 9:00-10:30 am | 2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5

Infants & Yoga (1-8 months)Non-SeparatingHalf-Semester ClassBuild trust, confidence and understanding of your baby’s communication through yoga. Parent discussion will focus on topics relevant to life with a new baby.

Longfellow | Thursdays | 11:30 am-1:00 pm | 2/4-4/1 & 4/15-6/10

Crawlers/Walkers and Yoga (8-16 months)Heritage | Wednesdays | 9:30-11:00 am | 2/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9

Mindful Infants (4-11 months)Sheridan | Mondays | 10:00-11:30 am | 2/1-3/29 & 4/12-6/7

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Cant find the class you're looking for?

If you are having difficulty finding a class that fits your baby’s age and your schedule, please call us. We will find a place for you when you are ready to join us.

Call Kari: 612-668-2134

Join the Parent Council!Volunteer and support Early Childhood Family Ed

Parent Council Supports ECFE by:

• Increasing awareness of Early Childhood Family Education

• Raising money for classrooms

• Advocating for ECFE in the community and at the legislature

• Coordinating fun and informative events for families

• Providing feedback on classes Meetings are once a month. For more information call 612.668.2134 Check out mplsecfeparentscouncil.org


Toddlers, Twos & ThreesNon-separating Classes: Children and parents enjoy time together singing, playing and learning. During parent discussion time, the early childhood staff engage the children in planned activities while parents gather nearby, in the same room. Parent topics include child development, guiding behavior, sleep and nutrition in addition to parent joys and concerns. These classes are for you if you and your child are not ready to separate or simply prefer to stay together.

Early Ones (11-18 months)

Longfellow | Wednesdays | 9:00-10:30 am

Half-Semester ClassWilder | Saturdays | 11:00 am-12:30 pm | 2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5

Toddlers (12-24 months)

Wilder | Wednesdays | 5:30-7:00 pm

Toddlers, Twos & Threes Classes (11-48 Months)

Early Ones (11-18 months)

Longfellow | Mondays | 9:00-11:00 am

Toddlers (18-24 months)

Wilder | Thursdays | 9:00-11:00am

Toddlers and Twos (18-36 months)

Cityview | Mondays | 9:30-11:30 am

Wilder | Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 am

Wilder | Wednesdays | 9:00-11:00 am

Mona Moede | Wednesdays | 9:00-11:00 am

Sheridan | Fridays | 9:30-11:30 am

Half Semester Mona Moede | Saturdays | 9:00-11:00 am | 2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5

Gradual Separation Classes: If you and your young child are ready to practice spending time apart in addition to meeting new friends and participating together in fun learning activities, then these are the classes for you. Our staff will support both of you as you learn to separate. Parents will discuss child development, temperament, routines, guiding behavior in addition to separation and parent joys and concerns.

Twos (24-36 months)

Wilder | Thursdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm


Twos and Threes (24-48 months)

Wilder | Fridays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm


Special FocusMindfulness in Parenting: Together learn:

• How to be more present in daily moments and interactions• View questions through a mindfulness lens• Learn calming strategies during interaction time

Non-SeparatingLongfellow | Thursdays | 9:30-11:00 am (12-24 months)

SeparatingLongfellow | Mondays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm (11-18 months)

Wilder | Wednesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm (24-48 months)

Wilder | Thursdays | 9:30-11:30 am (18-36 months)

Creating a Circle of Security (18-24 months)Toddlers thrive when adults create a circle of security for them to grow within. We will focus on learning how to both read your toddler's emotional needs and help them successfully manage these emotions.

Longfellow | Fridays | 9:00-11:00 am

Toddlers, Twos & Threes Classes (11-48 Months)

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Can't find a class to fit your schedule?We offer home visits, parent networks and personal phone consultations. (See page 3)

Are you ready to learn to separate?When choosing between a separating and non-separating class consider both your child’s readiness and your own to learn this skill. Are you ready to:

• Attend consistently? • Trust other adults to help

your child learn how to separate?

• Allow your child to experience some distress as they learn this new skill?

• Practice separating techniques and tools learned in class?

• Create an individualized separation plan with your teaching team?

"Our teachers are great, they do a good job of making me and my son feel seen/understood as people of color. And they also do a good job of weaving in cultural, racial and diverse discussions in their curriculum"

- ECFE Parent


Threes and FoursWilder | Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 am

Green | Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30 am | Parent/Child engagement only

Cityview | Thursdays | 1:00-3:00 pm

Half-Semester classesMona Moede | Saturdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | 2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Classroom activities encourage problem solving and exploring how things work.

Cityview | Mondays | 2:30-4:30 pm | Parent Education focuses on preschool child development topics

Cityview | Tuesdays | 9:30-11:30 am | Parent/Child engagement only

Wilder | Wednesdays | 5:00-7:00 pm | Parent/Child engagement only

Threes and Fours Classes (36-60 Months)

What parents say about our classes• "I like the fact that the teacher

always trys to say words of certain things like when she is reading a book for the kids, she will pick a word and say it in our language (Somali). And she always encourages us to speak to our kids in our language which I like."

• "We feel included in all discussions and the variety of families attending the classes gives great exposure to the cornucopia of cultures within our community that we are lacking in physical interaction due to the pandemic."

• "The educator has been great teaching my older student (kindergarten). We also appreciate how the teachers have been very inclusive and recognize that not everyone has a yard to be in during nature class and provides a wide range of activities to choose from."

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"This program is amazing, it’s great to interact with other parents from the same culture, background, and we share similar experiences with our children"

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Alphabet Soup Preschool2021-2022 preschool for three-year-olds A collaborative program of Early Childhood Family Education and Early Childhood Special Education

• Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021

• Taught by 3 licensed teachers

• Uses curriculum based on state and local standards

• Held Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12:05-2:35 pm

• Parent Education meets one day every other week and is an expected part of the preschool class. Discussion focuses on topics relevant to preschoolers & preparing for kindergarten.

• Tuition based on sliding fee scale (see sliding fee scale ECFE website)

• Transportation provided only for families registered through Early Childhood Special Education

• Registration will be open December 5, 2020 - February 7, 2021 and a lottery will be run after February 7, 2021


Mixed-Age Classes (Birth-Kindergarten Enrollment)

Mixed-AgeThese classes include:

• Parent and child interaction time as an opportunity to spend uninterrupted quality time with your child • Activities created by an Early Childhood educator based on a theme and focused on all areas of your child’s

development• Parent discussion in a separate space

Adventures in ParentingParent education will focus on child development, school readiness, temperament, guiding behavior and sibling relationships.

Wilder | Mondays | 9:00-11:00 am

Mona Moede | Tuesdays | 9:30-11:30 am

Sheridan | Tuesdays | 9:30-11:30 am

Mona Moede | Wednesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cityview | Thursdays | 9:30-11:30 am

Special FocusMindfulness in Parenting: Together learn:

• How to be more present in daily moments and interactions

• View questions through a mindfulness lens• Learn calming strategies during interaction timeAndersen | Mondays | 9:00-11:00 am

Wilder | Mondays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Wilder | Mondays | 5:30-7:30 pm

Wilder | Tuesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

DadsParent discussion will examine topics through the lens of fatherhood. Explore the joys and challenges of being a dad.Non-Separating (0-18 Months)

Wilder | Fridays | 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Separating (12 months-Kindergarten enrollment)Wilder | Fridays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Book Study: Raising Your Spirited ChildSome children just seem to have ‘more’ energy, persistence, sensitivity and a larger emotional life. We will use the book Raising Your Spirited Child as the basis for exploring how to channel these characteristics into assets for your child. Half Semester

Wilder | Tuesdays | 1:00 -2:30 pm | 2/2-3/30 & 4/13-6/8Parent discussion only

Multi-Cultural Adventures in Parenting and AdvocacySpend time playing with your child along with parents and children of a variety of cultural backgrounds. During parent discussion, parents will share parenting practices and critically examine research-based information using a cultural lens. In addition, this class will focus as a subset of the Parent Council (PC). Information from the PC will be shared and the PC will elicit feedback for ECFE leadership decisions.

Andersen | Fridays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Family Yoga (2-5 years)Build trust, confidence and understanding of your child’s communication through yoga. Class includes activities focused on different age groups, partner yoga poses, and a yoga flow for anyone willing to participate. Parent discussion will focus on topics related to early childhood development with a mindful focus. Half Semester

Heritage | Wednesdays | 11:30 am-1:00 pm 2/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9


Adoptive, Foster and Kinship FamiliesFamilies come in many different sizes, colors and makeups. We invite adoptive, foster and kinship families to join us in an ECFE class that explores parent and child development through an adoptive/foster family lens. Class will begin with a circle time and then parents will separate for a 1.75 hour topic discussion.

Half-Semester classesWilder | Mondays | 5:00-7:00 pm | 4/12-6/7

Current Events and Parenting The news is full of issues that impact our children and their future. Some of the topics we will explore, in addition to issues of interest to the group, are:

• Nurturing racial awareness and respect• Nurturing both strength and compassion in our sons and daughters • Nurturing an understanding of environmental impact

(Parents will be asked to read some short articles prior to topic discussion.)

Green | Fridays | 9:00-11:00 am

Mixed-Age Classes (Birth-Kindergarten Enrollment)

Explore Nature and Curiosity (2 years-Kindergarten Enrollment)Children are naturally curious. Through inquiry, children will use their senses to discover answers to questions they truly care about in our natural world, both living and non-living. Parents will engage with their child in nature-based learning experienc-es both indoors and outdoors. Parent education will explore how to lead your child's nature learning. Parent/Child engage-ment only

Wilder | Wednesdays | 1:00-3:00 pm | Cityview | Fridays | 9:30-11:30 am |

Special Friends We welcome families whose children have an IFSP or IEP and their siblings to join us in playing and learning together. Parents will discuss various topics as decided by the group.


NEW Grandparents ClassA Birth-Kindergarten class for Grandparents to engage in con-versations and connect with other grandparents on topics such as the unique challenges of grandparenting, childproofing and safety, early childhood development, play and song ideas, and caregiving tasks.

Wilder | Tuesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | 2/2-3/30

NEW LGBTQ ParentingA Birth-Kindergarten class to provide a space for LGBTQ parents and/or families with young children who are gender expansive or gender creative to engage with each other in conversations on relevant parenting topics.Together we will share ideas and resources for all of us under the rainbow.

Wilder | Tuesdays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | 4/13-6/8

Full-Semester classesHow can parents be antiracist - as defined by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi - raise antiracist children, and together grow into becoming interrupters and dismantlers of systemic racism? Parents will learn how race identity is formed; how to proactively start and sustain developmentally appropriate conversations about race, racism, and racial justice. Parents will discuss how racism impacts their parenting and learn strategies to do the inner-work required to sustain them on the journey of implementing antiracist principles and actions in their parenting role.

Wilder | Mondays | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Wilder | Tuesdays | 5:30-7:30 pm

Half-Semester classesTalking with children about some topics can be more challenging than others; race can be one of those topics. In this class learn how children develop their own racial identity and how to both respond to/initiate conversations about both race and racism.

Wilder | Mondays | 5:00-7:00 pm | 2/1-3/29

Talking with Children about Race and Racism


Prenatal Birth – 1 1-2 2-3 Pre K 3 Pre K 4 K-3

Neonatal Hospital Visits, Home Visits, Parent Networks, Personal Phone Consultations

New Parent Connection Early Ones Twos Alphabet Soup

Incredible Infants Toddlers Twos & Threes

Infants & Yoga Toddlers & Twos STEM

Threes & Fours

Mindfulness in Parenting

School Choice, Registration, Transition Support

Creating a Circle of Security

Parent Workshops

Crawlers/Walkers and Yoga

Pipeline of ECE Services (Birth to Grade 3)

MPS School RequestMPS School Request Season for the 2021-22 School Year will be open December 5, 2020. Parents are encouraged to submit requests before the lottery cutoff date of February 7, 2021 for the best chance of receiving their top requested school. This is the time of year when you can request a school for your child for next school year, especially for those who are eligible to register for High 5 preschool, Kindergarten, or are transitioning to Elementary, Middle School, or High School. Check out this website for more information, including a community school look-up which has information about the Comprehensive District Design: schoolrequest.mpls.k12.mn.us/


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Andersen • 1098 Andersen Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Mindfulness inParenting (Birth - 5)9:00-11:00 am

Oromfa/AmharicAdventures in Parenting9:00-11:00 am


Latino Mindfulness in Parenting (Birth - 5)9:30-11:30 am

Latino Play and Learn10:00-11:00 am

Oromfa/Amharic Threes & Fours11:30 am-1:30 pm

Oromfa/Amharic Beyond Basics11:30 am-1:30 pm

Multi-CulturalAdventures in Parenting and Advocacy11:30 am-1:30 pm

Latino Adventuresin Parenting12:00-2:00 pm

Latino STEM 12:00-2:00 pm


Cityview • 3350 4th St N, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Toddlers and Twos 9:30-11:30 am

STEM 9:30-11:30 am

Adventures in Parenting9:30-11:30 am

Explore Nature andCuriosity9:30-11:30 am

STEM2:30-4:30 pm

Threes & Fours1:00-3:00 pm

Green • 3416 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Latino Special Friends9:00-11:00 am

SoomaaliAdventures in Parenting9:00-11:00 am

Current Events and Parenting9:00-11:00 am

Threes & Fours9:30-11:30 am

Latino Beyond Basics10:00 am-12:00 pm

Play & Learn10:00-11:00 am

Soomaali BeyondBasics11:30 am-1:30 pm

Latino Play & Learn10:00-11:00 am

Heritage Academy • 1042 18th Ave SE , Minneapolis, MN 554142/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9Crawlers/Walkers YogaNON-SEPARATING9:30-11:00 pm

2/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9Family YogaNON-SEPARATING11:30 am-1:00 pm

ECFE Class Schedule



Hmong International Academy • 1501 30th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411Hmoob Adventures in Parenting5:30-7:30 pm

Longfellow • 3017 E 31st St., Minneapolis, MN 55406Early OnesSEPARATING9:00-11:00 am

Early OnesNON-SEPARATING9:00-10:30 am

Creating a Circle of SecuritySEPARATING9:00-11:00 am

Mindfulness inParenting (12-24m)NON-SEPARATING9:30-11:00 am

Mindfulness inParenting (11-18m)SEPARATING11:30 am-1:30 pm

Incredible InfantsNON-SEPARATING11:30 am-1:00 pm

2/4-4/1 & 4/15-6/10Infant YogaNON-SEPARATING11:30 am-1:00 pm

2/5-3/26 & 4/16-6/11New ParentConnectionNON-SEPARATING12:30-2:00 pm

Mona Moede • 2410 Girard Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411Adventures in Parenting9:30-11:30 am

Toddlers and Twos 9:00-11:00 am


Soomaali Adventures in Parenting9:30-11:30 am

2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5 Toddlers and Twos9:00-11:00 am

Black/Brown Baby 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Adventures in Parenting11:30 am-1:30 pm

Soomaali Adventures inParenting12:30-2:30 pm

2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/5Threes & Fours11:30 am-1:30 pm

Seward Towards West • 2515 S. 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406

Soomaali Adventures in Parenting12:30-2:30 pm

Sheridan • 1201 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

2/1-3/29 & 4/12-6/7Mindfulness inParenting (4-11m)NON-SEPARATING10:00-11:30 am

Adventuresin Parenting 9:30-11:30 am

Latino Toddlers and TwosNON-SEPARATING11:00 am-1:00 pm

Toddlers and Twos9:30 am-11:30 pm


2/3-3/31 & 4/14-6/9 New ParentConnectionNON-SEPARATING1:00-2:30 pm

Play & Learn2:30-3:30 pm



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ECFE Class Schedule


ECFE Class Schedule


Wilder • 3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Classroom 121Play & Learn 12:30-1:30 pm

Incredible InfantsNON-SEPARATING9:00-10:30 am

2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/15Incredible InfantsNON-SEPARATING9:00-10:30 am

2/1-3/29 & 4/12-6/7Incredible InfantsNON-SEPARATING5:30-7:00 pm

Toddlers 5:30-7:00 pm

Dads (0-18 months)NON-SEPARATING11:00 am-12:30 pm

2/6-4/3 & 4/17-6/15Early OnesNON-SEPARATING11:00 am-12:30 pm

Wilder • 3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Classroom 122Latino Mindfulness in Parenting (Birth - 5)10:00 am-12:00 pm

Amharic Adventure in Parenting9:30-11:30 am

2/1-3/29Talking about Race5:00-7:00 pm

2/2-3/30Grandparents11:30 am-1:30 pm

4/12-6/7Adoption/Foster5:00-7:00 pm

4/13-6/8LGBTQ Parenting11:30 am-1:30 pm

Wilder • 3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Classroom 126Mindfulness inParenting (Birth - 5)11:30 am-1:30 pm

Toddlers & Twos9:00-11:00 am

Toddlers & Twos9:00-11:00 am

Toddlers9:00-11:00 am

Twos9:00-11:00 am

Mindfulness inParenting (Birth - 5)5:30-7:30 pm

Mindfulness inParenting (Birth - 5)11:30 am-1:30 pm

Mindfulness inParenting (24-48m)11:30 am-1:30 pm

Twos11:30 am-1:30 pm

Dads (12 months-K)11:30 am-1:30 pm

Wilder • 3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Classroom 130Adventuresin Parenting9:00-11:00 am

Threes & Fours9:00-11:00 am

Bi-Cultural India9:30-11:30 am

Mindfulness inParenting (18-36m)9:30-11:30 am

Special Friends9:00-11:00 am

Talking about Race11:30 am-1:30 pm

Twos and Threes11:30 am-1:30 pm


Nature and Curiosity 1:00-3:00 pm

Parents of Tradition5:30-7:30 pm

Talking about Race5:30-7:30 pm

STEM5:00-7:00 pm

Wilder • 3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Classroom 1322/2-3/30, 4/13-6/8Raising your spirited child1:00-2:30 pm


ECFE Class Schedule by LocationECFE Class Schedule by Location

PoliciesAll information is confidential

Non-Residents A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for families who are not Minneapolis residents.

Class RefundsFull refund is made if cancellation occurs before class begins. After first class, refund will be prorated + $12 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after the third week of class.

Class Cancellations Classes may be canceled due to lack of enrollment or weather conditions. Stay informed on MPS Facebook.

Non-Attendance Any family who enrolls and does not attend for three consecutive classes without notifying the staff will forfeit their place in class. Families on the waiting list will be offered these classes.

ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. If you are unable to pay the suggested fee at this time, please check box on application form.

Sliding fee scale for ECFE 2020-21

Annual Family Income Per Semester

Separating Per Semester (15-18 weeks)

Non-Separating Per Semester (15-18 weeks)

Infant and Half-Semester

(7-9 weeks)

$0-9,999 $20 $15 $10

$10,000-19,999 $55 $40 $28

$20,000-29,999 $90 $65 $45

$30,000-49,999 $125 $95 $63

$50,000-69,999 $160 $120 $80

$70,000-89,999 $200 $150 $100

$90,000-119,999 $250 $190 $125

$120,000-139,999 $300 $225 $150

$140,000-159,999 $340 $250 $170

$160,000+ $375 $280 $188

Fee Scale & Policies


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is transportation provided?A: Yes, transportation is available if needed. Call 612.668.2126 to arrange.

Q: How many different languages are spoken by ECFE staff?A: ECFE has staff who speak Spanish, Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Hindi, Urdu, Konkani and Hmong.

Q: Should I mail my payment or should I bring it to class? A: Once you have received confirmation of your enrollment in a class, we would appreciate you mailing your payment to our office. If you have applied online, your credit card with be charged once you are enrolled following the lottery.

ECFE / Mona Moede2410 Girard Ave. N.Mpls., MN. 55411

Q: What forms are required for participation in an ECFE class?A: ECFE needs a copy of your child's current immunization records each time you participate in a class. We also need a copy of your child's birth certificate in order to assign a student ID number that will be with your child throughout their schooling. This ID number also allows us to anonymously track how children attending ECFE do in school as compared to children who have not attended ECFE. If you have questions or concerns, please talk with your teacher on the first day of class.

Q: Can my spouse or a grandparent attend class with me? A: Spouses and grandparents are welcome in classes whenever they are available (with the exception of Dads classes which are devoted to dads and their children). If spouses will attend together regularly, we ask that they also be registered as an attending member.

Q: Some classes have a space to register for ‘sibling care,’ what does this mean?A. In most of our separating classes a limited number of infants (0-4 months) are welcome to stay with parents during parent discussion. We ask that you enroll them in the ‘sibling care’ option since they will remain with parents throughout the class.

Q: Can I bring my child to school if s/he is sick?A: No. Parents and children should stay home when sick so as not to spread the illness to other families.

Q: If my class does not work out for me and my child and we decide to cancel after the 1st session, can I be refunded the class fee?A: After the 1st class a refund will be prorated and a $12 processing fee charged. No refunds will be issued after the 3rd week of class.

ApplicationQ: Is there an advantage to applying online as opposed to waiting to register by phone?A: Yes, to be eligible for the lottery we must receive your application online, by fax or by mail. Only after the lottery is run, will phone registration be available to fill remaining openings.

Q: Does it matter when I submit my application information i.e. on the first day application is accepted or the last day.A: No, it does not matter which day during the application period we receive your request.

Q: Once I have submitted my application am I guaranteed a class?A: Unfortunately, no. We encourage families to list 3 choices for classes to increase the chances of getting into a class. If a family is not enrolled in a class for 1st semester and submits an application for second semester, they are given priority registration prior to our running the lottery.

Q: When will I be notified whether I got into a class?A: If you applied online you will be emailed your enrollment information once the lottery is run. If you did not apply online your enrollment information will be mailed and you should be notified within a week of the lottery run date. If you have not received information after a week, please call our office at 612.668.2127.

Class OfferingsQ: I have an infant and an older child, what are my options for classes?A: You can enroll in a mixed age class (Birth-Kindergarten Enrollment) and attend with both of your children. Or, you can enroll in a Toddler class and bring your infant if s/he is under 5 months - the infant will remain with you in the Parent Education room during discussion.


ECFE Class Locations

1. Andersen1098 Andersen Lane,Minneapolis, MN 55407

2. Cityview 3350 4th St. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412

3. Green 3416 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

4. Heritage Academy 1042 18th Ave. SE. Minneapolis, MN 55414

5. Hmong International Academy (HIA) 1501 30th Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412

6. Longfellow 3017 E. 31st St. Minneapolis, MN 55406

7. Mona Moede 2400 Girard Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411

8. Seward Tower West 2515 S. 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406

9. Sheridan 1201 University Ave. NE. Minneapolis, MN 55413

10. Wilder 3345 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407

Mona Moede7 Sheridan9

Longfellow6

Wilder10

Seward Tower West

8

2Cityview

Heritage Academy

4

5 HIA

Green 3

Andersen1


Apply onlineIt’s convenient, secure and available 24-hours a day. Use a Visa, Mastercard or Discover to apply. Visit ece.mpls.k12.mn.us/ecfe to complete application.

Apply by mail Complete application form on page 23. Payment is not due until class enrollment is confirmed. Mail form to:

Early Childhood Family EducationAttn: ECFE Registration Form2410 Girard Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Register by phoneCall 612-668-2127

Fee information / assistanceECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. See page 19 to determine class fee. Assistance is available as needed.

Upon enrollment confirmationA copy of your child’s birth certificate and current immunization records are required by the first session of class. We follow the Minneapolis Pub-lic School ‘No Shots, No School’ policy. Immunization forms can be found online at health.state.mn.us/immunize. If you do not have either of these, please talk with your teacher on the first day of class.

ContactPhone: 612.668.2127 – Monday-Friday 8 am-4 [email protected]

Application Information

Additional informationAccessibility: If you need information or assistance, contact the ECFE Administrative Office at 612.668.2127. For further information, call Community Education Disability Access Services at 612.668.3950.

Transportation: Transportation is provided if needed. Call 612.668.2126 for more information.

School closings: ECFE is closed and classes are not held when Minneapolis Public Schools are closed for holidays or bad weather.

Applications received by January 5 will be entered in the lottery. After the lottery is held, the application process will reopen January 8 and stay open until classes are filled.

DO NOT send any fees with your application. You will be billed after you have been accepted in a class. Application does not guarantee class enrollment. You will be notified by email or mail of your enrollment status within a week of the lottery run date.

Each parent will be limited to one class per semester. If space allows, after first month of classes, parents may be able to attend more than one class. Every effort is made to serve as many families as possible.

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ECFE Application Form

ECFE Application Form Winter/Spring Semester 2Parent/s/Guardian/s Attending Class

Name/s

Address

City/State/Zip

Home Phone Work/Cell Phone

Email/s

1st Choice Class ____________________________________________________ Day / Time: ____________________ Location: __________

2nd Choice Class ___________________________________________________ Day / Time: ____________________ Location: __________

3rd Choice Class ___________________________________________________ Day / Time: ____________________ Location: __________

Child #1 Attending Birthdate Gender




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, Native American/Alaskan Native

Do you need transportation? l l Yes l l No q Fee based on scale (pg. 19) $____________ q I am unable to pay at this time

Is your child receiving MPS special education services or other special services? ll Yes ll No

If yes, please specify: ll IEP ll IFSP l l Other: ___________________________

l l M l l F

l l M l l F

l l M l l F

l l M l l F

MN Department of Education QuestionnaireThe questions below are optional, however answers are strongly encouraged. The information from this data will help the Minnesota Department of Education. Data will be handled and protected by state and federal education data privacy laws.Please indicate whether you are the child’s: __Mother __Father __Grandmother __Grandfather__ Foster Mother __ Foster Father __ Guardian __ Other Relative

Your highest level of school completed. (Mark only one): __8th grade __12th grade __HS Diploma __Some college-no degree __Associate’s Degree __Bachelor’s Degree __Master’s Degree __PhD

Number of people in household (circle one): 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

What is your current job status? __Employed more than 25 hours per week __Employed less than 25 hours per week__Unemployed, seeking employment __Unemployed, not seeking employment

What was your household’s total yearly income, before taxes last year? $__________________

What is the primary language spoken by the child? (circle one): English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Karen, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, Laotian, Oromo, Cambodian, Other: ___________

Minneapolis ECFE WINTER/SPRING 2020-2021Online & Mail-in ApplicationMid December-January 5, 2021Lottery runs January 7, 2021

Semester 2 classesFebruary 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021No class dates February 13 & 15April 2, 5-10May 29 & 31

MPS School RequestMPS School Request Season for the 2021-22 School Year will be open December 5, 2020. Parents are encouraged to submit requests before the lottery cutoff date of February 7, 2021 for the best chance of receiving their top requested school.

Check out this website for more information, including a community school look-up which has information about the Comprehensive District Design: schoolrequest.mpls.k12.mn.us/

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION...Applications due January 5, 2021. Winter/Spring Classes Start February 1, 2021 3 Early Childhood Family Education ECFE offers classes, programs and