 NYC Contributors
Early Childhood Programs
Great Parents, Great Start
Network for Young Children-NYC
Calhoun Early On
Web
Links
http://www.readytosucceed.org
http://www.zerotothree.org
http://www.mi4c.org
http://www.wonderyears.info
http://www.thebeehive.org
| Contacts: Great Parents, Great Start
Sheley Bess, Coordinator
535 Emmett St. East
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Ph: 269 660-1606
Fax: 269 660-1549
Network for Young Children
Ruth Kavalhuna,
Director
535 Emmett St. East
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Ph: 269 660-1606 or 800-323-0040
Fax: 269 660-1549
Early On
Deb Feisel, Coordinator
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
408 Jameson, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Ph: 269 964-9426
Fax: 269 964-3410 |
NYC Contributors
NYC is funded through a grant from the
Michigan Department of Education and cash contributions from the CISD and thirteen local
school districts. In addition NYC receives matching funds from the Binda Foundation,
Kellogg Company, the Miller Foundation, the Battle Creek Community Foundation and W.K.
Kellogg Foundation.
NYC is a collaborative effort with status as a
workgroup of the Coordinating Council of Calhoun County (MPCB). NYC partners include
Family & Children Services, Lifespan, and Calhoun County Department of Public Health. |
Early Childhood
Recognizing that school success
requires that children spend their first years in nurturing, stimulating environments,
early childhood programs focus on supporting and encouraging parents as they cultivate
healthy, stimulating relationships with their young children. Because parents are their
children’s first and most important teachers, the CISD, working in collaboration with
local schools, provides services to families through three early childhood programs: Great
Parents, Great Start; Network for young Children; and Calhoun Early On.Network
for Young Children-NYC
The years from
birth to five are the most active period of human brain development. The foundations for
all future learning are established during this time. Sometimes parents would like help to
make sure their young children are getting the best start possible. NYC works with families to encourage the healthy
development of their young children.
NYC services include:
- The Network Connection Newsletter
- Developmental assessments
- Newborn hospital follow-up
phone contact from a NYC nurse
- Vision and hearing screenings
- Parent/child learning groups
- Home-based parent education
For additional information
please contact:
Ruth Kavalhuna, Director Early
Childhood Programs
269-660-1606 or toll free
800-323-0040
Early On
Early On is a
program for children age birth to three years who are experiencing developmental delays
and those who were born with a condition that may cause developmental delays. An
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed to identify the child’s
special learning needs and help parents support developmental progress.
Early On services include:
- Development assessments
- Vision and hearing screenings
- Home-based parent education
- Parent/child learning groups
- Special Education services for
those who qualify
- Service coordination for
children with special health and learning needs
For additional information
please contact:
Deb Fiesel, Early On Coordinator
269 964-2136
Great
Parents, Great Start
Parents are their
children's first and best teachers. Helping young children grow and develop often presents
challenges to parents. Great Parents, Great Start
teaches parents ways to provide their young children with early learning opportunities
that will help them develop the skills needed to be successful learners.
Great Parent, Great Start
services include:
- CISD Website Great Start page
with links to early childhood parenting sites
- Raising A Reader programs in
childcare centers and childcare homes
- Great Start with Books Story
Time groups in elementary schools
- Consultations with childcare
centers and homes regarding emergent literacy
For additional information
please contact:
Sheley Bess, Great Parents,
Great Start Coordinator
269-660-1606 or toll free
800-323-0040 |
Announcement
 Tuesdays
Drop-In Librarytime
Toddlers & Siblings
Marshall District Library
7-7:30pm every Tues.
Call 269 781-7821 ex.15
for more info.
Wednesdays
Story Time
for ages 3 & up.
10am & 2pm every Wed.
Call Albion Public Library
517 629-3993 for more info.
Thursdays
Drop-In Librarytime
Toddlers & Siblings
Marshall District Library
10:30-11am every Thurs.
Call 269 781-7821 ex.15
for more info.
Remember to
read to your  child everyday. |
