Early Childhood Family Education

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)



In This Section Section Home MPS First Stop Early Childhood Screening Screening Staff Directory Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE Class Options Home Visits Frequently Asked Questions ECFE Staff Directory Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preschool Programs (4 and 3-year-olds) High Five locations Transition to Kindergarten Teen Parent Services Early Learning Center Locations College and Career Readiness Teen Parent Services Staff Directory We Accept Donations Student-Parent Exit Interview Minneapolis Kids (before/after school care) Map of Early Childhood Education Programs Contact Us - Staff Directory	Early Childhood Family Education Early Childhood Education > Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Early Childhood Family Education Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE is a program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to 48 months. ECFE's goal is to enhance the ability of all families to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. This is an opportunity all families can benefit from. Please review the range of ECFE classes, programs and services below. See our frequently asked questions. Download our ECFE handout in English, Hmong, Somali or Spanish. Check out the Fall 2019 catalog here! Alphabet Soup Registration is now open for 2019/ 2020 classes in Alphabet Soup! Join us! Sign up now: REGISTER HERE! See the flyer here and sliding fee scale here for classes. Classes The ECFE lottery has been run and registration is now re-opened. Join us! There are many classes with space! Sign up now for Fall 2019 Classes: REGISTER HERE! Important dates: Classes run: September 5th- January 18th Call 612.668.2126 if you need help with transportation. See the sliding fee scale for classes. Waiting For a Class? Try Drop In Play and Learn! Come enjoy our Early Childhood classrooms without the commitment of an ongoing class! We are opening up some of our rooms for drop-in play with a Parent Educator on hand to answer any questions about parenting or child development. $5 suggested donation per visit. Fall schedule coming soon! Parent Networks Invite 8-12 of your friends to your home for a two-hour personalized parent education session. Together with an Early Childhood professional, you will choose a date, time and topic for your group. The educator will arrive at your home with materials and facilitate a discussion. The fee is $10 per participant. Call 612.668.2144 to schedule a consultation. Personal Phone Consultation Have a question about parenting? Wonder what normal development looks like? Need a new strategy for handling difficult behavior? We offer 30-minute phone consultations with an Early Childhood professional. Call 612.668.2144 to schedule your consultation. Home Visits Do you have questions about parenting, your child’s development or how to help your child be ready for kindergarten? We will send an Early Childhood Education professional to for you and your child to do together. For more information, call 612.668.2134 or see the Home Visits web page.		ECFE Catalog SIGN UP FOR FALL 2019 CLASSES; REGISTER HERE! Find the right class for you in the Fall 2019 catalog: Keep in Touch! E-Newsletter: The Early Childhood Education Department offers families an e-newsletter featuring news, tips and events on getting your child ready for kindergarten and beyond. SIGN UP TODAY! Follow us: Need transportation? Call 612.668.2126 if you need help with transportation. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Contact Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Ph: 612.668.2127 Fax: 612.668.2135 Email: ecfe@mpls.k12.mn.us ECFE staff directory Main office: ECFE - Mona Moede 2410 Girard Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Get Involved! The ECFE Parent Advisory Council (PAC) provides families with the opportunity to participate in decisions regarding ECFE programming and outreach.