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childrenThe Office of Early Childhood and Family Services serves as a catalyst and resource for empowering families, schools, and the community in their collaborative efforts to promote student achievement through quality student, parent, and staff education programs that address unique and diverse characteristics and needs

This office is responsible for:

  • School support for the preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary grades.

  • Direct administration of the Family and Early Childhood Education Program serving over 1,100 students and their families.

  • Operation of the Family Services and Involvement Section (FSIS) which supports school sponsored programs for families; parent education programs; library services; parent liaison program coordination; volunteer coordination; and the following FECEP/Head Start focus areas: recruitment and registration, health and nutrition services, transportation, and family violence prevention and education.

  • Collaboration and coordination with county, state, and federal agencies to acquire additional grant funding for at-risk students and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.