Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
CONTACT US
General Information
651-403-8390
Fax: 651-403-8310
Registration Information
651-403-8353 or 651-403-8390
Laurie Hume
Early Learning Assistant Director
651-403-8350
laurie.hume@isd197.org
Aleshia Leivermann
Early Learning Program Manager
651-403-8353
aleshia.leivermann@isd197.org
Welcome to School District 197 ECFE
Please see the brochure below for information. Registration for the 2020 Spring semester is ongoing until classes are filled.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a program that offers parents and their children from birth to pre-kindergarten opportunities to grow and learn together in a supportive and stimulating environment.
A variety of age-specific classes are offered in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Most sessions last 1½ to 2 hours. A typical session begins with time for parents and children to enjoy classroom learning activities together. Parents are then provided with a separate time to share experiences and ideas with other parents, facilitated by a licensed parent educator, while children play and learn under the supervision of a licensed early childhood teacher.
ECFE is a unique Minnesota program offered in school districts statewide and has been in existence for four decades. Participant feedback and current research show that ECFE is a major resource to families with young children. It sets the stage for parent involvement and children’s success in K-12 education. Many also believe that ECFE creates more caring communities as it brings families from all income levels and backgrounds together around their common concerns as parents. ECFE has a sliding fee scale so that all families have the opportunity to participate.
Flip through ECFE's Way to Grow brochure to find a class for you and your little one! Registration for classes remains open until classes are filled.