ISBE PreK

ISBE PreK
The Prekindergarten Program for Children at Risk of Academic Failure is one of four programs funded by the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) program in the State of Illinois
NOTE: This program was expanded by the Preschool for All Children program beginning in July 2006 [that is, at the beginning of FY 2007]. The data presented here are for the PreK program FY2006, not for the expanded PreK/Preschool for All Children program that began in FY2007. See the detailed note below for more information.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Early Childhood Education Division
http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/ (See Early Childhood Block Grant)
Date: 2006

Note: View definitions of data parameters related to ISBE PreK:

Note: Prekindergarten programs (for FY 2006) incorporate the following components:

Intensive language and literacy development based on the child's individual assessment
Curriculum addresses the domains of visual-motor, language, and speech development, social skills and cognitive development
Ongoing student progress plan developed and shared with parents
Parent education and involvement
Collaboration with other services and resources available in the community

Note: In the prekindergarten programs (for FY 2006), eligible children are 3- to 5-year-olds (not eligible for kindergarten) who are determined, through a screening process, to be at risk for academic failure.

Note: The former Prekindergarten Program for Children at Risk of Academic Failure is being expanded with the Preschool for All Children program beginning in July 2006 (that is, FY 2007). The Preschool for All Children program incorporates six program components, including requirements related to teacher certification, class size, and professional development. For details on these components, and other information related to the Preschool for All Children program, see the Preschool for All Children page on the IECAM Web site and the Preschool for All Children RFP on the ISBE Web site.

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