Pre k programs: Pre-K & Child Development — Albuquerque Public Schools

Maryland Pre-K Grant Programs | Division of Early Childhood

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Customer service support sessions for interested applicants

During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the program, the requirements, and the proposal. To attend a virtual session, please click on the link. Each session will be limited to 1,000 participants. See options below:

• Feb 28, 2022, overview of the application for participation (Recording) (Presentation)
• Mar 1, 2022, overview of the application for participation (Recording) (Presentation)
• Mar 7, 2022, Pre-K Grant Application Overview of Scoring Guide (Recording) (Presentation)
• Mar 15, 2022, Pre-K Grant Application Overview of Scoring Guide (Recording) (Presentation)

Tailored customer service office hours for private provider applicants

During these sessions, MSDE personnel will be available to answer questions about the grants.  To attend a virtual session, please click on the link. Each session will be limited to 1,000 participants. See options below:

• Mar 3, 2022
• Mar 9, 2022 
• Mar 16, 2022 
• Mar 29, 2022 

Tailored customer service office hours for local education agency applicants

During these sessions, MSDE personnel will be available to answer questions about the grants. To attend a virtual session, please click on the link. Each session will be limited to 1,000 participants. See options below:

• Feb 28, 2022 
• Mar 4, 2022 

Technical Assistance Recordings

Early Childhood Teacher Certification Webinar
Recording link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXSGnXmjMq-gtFh2g-hXfe4yxezfydV1/view?u…

Pre-K Technical Assistance Webinar I
Recording link: https://msde.webex.com/msde/ldr.php?RCID=22622a7ac912e5e899d977ca8bacb092

Pre-K Technical Assistance Webinar II
Recording link: https://msde.webex.com/msde/ldr.php?RCID=14af2ca85531529619ecd2808071f6b7

Pre-K Technical Assistance Webinar III
Recording link: https://msde.webex.com/msde/ldr.php?RCID=fecb50af6d48553dbf7c6409a2d86b02

Colorado Preschool Program | CDE

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About the Colorado Preschool Program

The Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) is a state-funded early childhood education program administered by the Colorado Department of Education. For the 22-23 school year, the General Assembly allocated funding for up to 29,360 children considered to be at-risk for later school failure to attend half- or full-day preschool. CPP is managed by local school districts and their preschool advisory councils. Each participating school district is given a predetermined number of half-day positions to serve eligible children. These positions are used to serve preschoolers in either half- or full-day programs in school district settings, local childcare centers, community preschools or Head Start programs.

News

The Colorado Preschool Program is sunsetting at the end of the 2022-23 school year, and a new Universal Preschool program is being implemented by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) starting with the 23-24 school year.

Applications for the new Universal Preschool (UPK) program administered by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) are now open.  Please visit the UPK application page on the CDEC website for more information.

2023 Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) Legislative Report

The 2023 CPP Legislative Report was submitted to the Colorado General Assembly on January 13th, 2023. The report outlines the successes of the program in it’s 34th and final year of implementation.  

Universal Preschool Beginning July 1, 2023

The passage of HB22-1295 established the Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) and the Universal Preschool Program. This new statewide preschool program will launch July 1, 2023 at which time the Colorado Preschool Program will sunset. The Colorado Department of Education will continue to administer preschool special education in accordance with IDEA and ECEA for children ages three through five. Questions about implementing CPP during the 2022-23 school year, or ongoing implementation of IDEA requirements for preschoolers, should be directed to the CDE Preschool Special Education staff or Preschool Regional Specialists.  For information about CDEC preschool implementation effective on or after July 1, 2023, contact the CDEC.

HB 19-1194 FAQ

In May of 2019, HB 19-1194 was signed into law. This law, C.R.S. 22-33-106.1, limits the suspensions and expulsions of children in grades preschool through second grade and requires districts to report on any children in these grades who are removed from class, suspended or expelled, and the incident that led to the disciplinary action. In response to this law and data collection requirements, this FAQ was developed to provide guidance on meeting these requirements for preschool programs that serve children with state funds. Read more about the FAQ here.

Additional Information

• CPP and ECARE at a Glance
• CPP Legislative Reports
• CPP Funding for 2021-22 (XLS) (Updated 2022)

Foundation and Pre-Masters: UK Foundation Programs

If you wish to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at a UK university, you must meet certain entry requirements.

Entry requirements for universities in the UK relate primarily to the level of academic preparation and English language proficiency.

In most cases, the level of preparation of foreign students who studied within the framework of another education system is not sufficient for direct admission to the UK. Then preparatory programs come to the rescue – Foundation and Pre-Masters.

Who needs preparatory programs for UK universities?

You should apply to the Foundation or Pre-Masters program if:

• You have previously studied in an education system other than the British one. For example, in the UK, before entering a university, students study longer than in many countries – 13 years. This is the kind of academic experience that everyone who enters a bachelor’s degree in the UK should have. You can get this experience through preparatory programs.
• Your grades do not meet the stated requirements of the selected UK institution. For example, if your performance in school or undergraduate studies was not high enough.
• Your academic qualifications do not meet the requirements of the selected UK institution. For admission to many programs, a student must have experience in specific subjects, otherwise he may not be admitted to the university. This also applies to graduates of the International Baccalaureate program, who at one time chose the “wrong” subjects for study.
• You do not know English well enough for direct admission to a university. British universities strictly set passing scores in English, which must be obtained for admission.

If you fall into any of these categories, the Foundation and Pre-Masters programs will help you get into a UK university. These programs will not only guarantee you admission to numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, but will also give you the best preparation for further studies at the university.

UK Foundation Program

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Foundation program is a short-term foundation program that prepares international students for undergraduate studies at UK universities. The program was developed specifically for foreigners who have not acquired the necessary academic experience during their studies at school.

Foundation programs in the UK are of two types:

• Classical preparatory programs lead to admission to the 1st year of undergraduate studies. In this case, the entire period of study takes 4 years, including the Foundation program.
• Diploma preparatory programs lead to admission directly to the 2nd year of the bachelor’s degree. In this case, the entire period of study takes about 3 years, including the Foundation program.

Foundation programs prepare international students for undergraduate studies in a variety of fields, from business, management, computer science and law to the arts, design, humanities, medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Foundation preparatory programs include:

• general subject courses
• subject courses in the specialty
• English course
• academic training course

Programs are offered both on the basis of specialized training centers and colleges, and at universities. In the latter case, students study directly on the campus of the university and can use all campus facilities, such as a library, a sports center and creative studios.

The Foundation’s Classical and Diploma Foundation programs in the UK guarantee admission to an undergraduate degree subject to successful completion of the full course of study.

UK Pre-Masters

Pre-Masters program is a program that allows students to enroll in a master’s program at British universities in various specialties.

Here are the main reasons why students enroll in Pre-Masters programs:

• Their academic level or qualifications do not meet the stated admission requirements of the chosen university.
• Their level of English is not enough for direct admission to the master’s program.
• After bachelor’s degree, they took a long break from studies due to work, and now they decided to continue their education in the master’s program.

In all these cases, the Pre-Masters programs can not only improve the student’s level of preparation, but also help him blend smoothly into the British academic environment.

As with the Foundation programmes, students of the UK Master’s programs study general courses, subject-specific courses and English. Students who have previously studied in other countries can also experience British academic culture.

Most Pre-Master programs are offered at UK universities. This means that students live and study right on campus, gradually adapting to university life.

Applying to UK universities after Foundation and Pre-Masters

In case of successful completion of the Foundation and Pre-Masters preparatory programs, the student is guaranteed admission to a bachelor’s or master’s program at British universities. As we have already noted, after graduating from certain Foundation programs, a student can even enter the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree right away.

When entering the UK, each student can choose several universities in order of priority. Even if the final level of training is not enough to enroll in the first chosen university, he can always enroll in other educational institutions from his list.

All about applying to the UK through UCAS

Getting a British diploma in just 2-3 years

Foundation and Pre-Masters programs typically last 6 to 12 months. The duration of the program depends on the initial level of academic and language training of the student.

The great news is that UK universities take less time than most popular student countries. This is largely due to the lengthy training before entering the university.

Undergraduate programs in most areas in the UK last only 3 years. This means that, even if you complete the Foundation program, you can get a bachelor’s degree in the UK faster than in most other countries where bachelor’s studies last from 4 years. This also applies to master’s programs. While in most countries, studying for a master’s degree takes 2 years, in British universities it takes only 1 year.

An additional benefit is given to students by the Foundation diploma programs, which allow them to go straight to the 2nd year of the undergraduate degree. Thus, students can receive a bachelor’s degree in just 3 years, including the preparatory program!

Getting a higher education abroad quickly means saving not only time, but also money. The short duration of British programs, combined with preparatory courses, makes British education more accessible than studying in America, Canada and private universities. Thus, you will save not only on studies, but also on living abroad, you will be able to get a diploma faster and start working.

Benefits of studying in preparatory programs

The Foundation and Pre-Masters have a number of benefits, some of which are:

• first-class academic preparation for studies at universities in the UK
• students of programs offered by the universities themselves study right on campus with university students and use all the facilities of the campus
• Guaranteed acceptance to most UK universities
• specialized language training for international students
• a wide range of study programs in various fields, including business, law, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, art and design, architecture, media, technology, hospitality, etc.
• flexible start dates (January, May and September)
• opportunity to receive scholarships and grants
• Comprehensive student support, including personal tutors

How to apply for Foundation and Pre-Masters?

For admission to the Foundation and Pre-Masters programs, applications must be submitted directly to the educational institution offering the program.

Documents for admission to Foundation :

• completed application form
• copy of passport
• diploma of complete secondary education
• grade transcript
• IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
• motivation letter (upon request)
• letter of recommendation from a school teacher (upon request)

Documents for admission to Pre-Masters:

• completed application form
• copy of passport
• bachelor’s degree
• grade transcript
• IELTS 5. 5 or equivalent
• motivation letter (upon request)
• letter of recommendation from the last place of study (upon request)

Documents must be submitted within the established deadline. Most educational institutions in the UK hold three intakes of students for preparatory programs – in January, May and September.

How much do the Foundation and Pre-Masters programs cost?

The cost of education in the UK is different for local and international students. Foreign students in most cases pay for their studies much more expensive.

On average, tuition fees for Foundation and Pre-Masters programs for international students range from $13,000 to $20,000 for the entire course of study.

The cost of preparatory programs depends on the educational institution, duration and specialization of the program.

Where to study for Foundation in the UK?

Here are some UK institutions with excellent undergraduate programs:

Didn’t find a suitable university? There are hundreds more Foundation programs for admission to British universities on our website.

Where to study for Pre – Masters in the UK?

Among the leading providers of pre-Masters programs in the UK:

Want to see more Pre-Masters? Use our search engine and find the program that is right for you!

What you need to know about studying in the UK in 2021?

Top UK universities in The Guardian 2021

Preparatory courses for schoolchildren – SPbGUPTD Admissions Office

PROMTECHDESIGN University offers preparatory courses designed for graduate students planning to prepare for the Unified State Examination and entrance examinations at SPbGUPTD, as well as for students in grades 9-10 who have not yet decided on the choice areas of training.